Laser photomydriasis in pseudophakic pupillary block.
Pupillary block glaucoma is a potential complication of implantation. Early recognition and prompt medical therapy will generally successfully treat the condition. In some instances surgical treatment is required if medical therapy is inadequate. Laser iridectomy and laser photomydriasis are other alternatives to surgical therapy. This case reports successful treatment of pseudophakic pupillary block glaucoma using laser photomydriasis.
D000368:Aged; D003519:Cyclopentolate / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004338:Drug Combinations; D005260:Female; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007498:Iris / Q000601:surgery; D053685:Laser Therapy; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010656:Phenylephrine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011680:Pupil; D014331:Tropicamide / Q000627:therapeutic use
D004338:Drug Combinations; D010656:Phenylephrine; D003519:Cyclopentolate; D014331:Tropicamide