Recalcitrant diplopia after implantation of a Krupin valve with disc.
We report, to our knowledge, the first case of a patient experiencing recalcitrant diplopia after implantation of a Krupin valve with disc for uncontrolled glaucoma. Despite multiple surgeries and adjustments in her glasses, the patient was left with residual and intolerable diplopia.
Cardakli
U F
UF
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Wisconsin, Madison 53792-3220.
Perkins
T W
TW
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003560:Cysts / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D004172:Diplopia / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure; D009916:Orbital Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012008:Recurrence; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed