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Clin Exp OphthalmolMarch 200617 citations

Decompression retinopathy and corneal oedema following Nd:YAG laser peripheral iridotomy.

Landers John, Craig Jamie


AI Summary

A patient developed rare decompression retinopathy and severe corneal edema after Nd:YAG laser peripheral iridotomy for acute angle closure, highlighting potential complications.

Abstract

Decompression retinopathy has been reported as a rare occurrence, subsequent to Nd:YAG laser peripheral iridotomy for the treatment of acute angle closure. Herein a case of a 67-year-old woman is described who developed decompression retinopathy in conjunction with unexpectedly severe corneal stromal oedema following Nd:YAG laser peripheral iridotomy for acute angle closure. The literature regarding these phenomena is reviewed.


MeSH Terms

AgedCorneal EdemaCorneal StromaFemaleFluorescein AngiographyGlaucoma, Angle-ClosureHumansIntraocular PressureIridectomyIrisLaser TherapyRetinal DiseasesVisual Acuity

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