Cyclodialysis cleft following a scleral tunnel incision.
We report a case of ocular hypotony secondary to a cyclodialysis cleft that developed following a phacoemulsification procedure in which a scleral tunnel incision was used. A cyclodialysis cleft should be suspected in cases of persistent postoperative hypotony.
Maffett
M J
MJ
Department of Ophthalmology, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, Tenn.
O'Day
D M
DM
D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002924:Ciliary Body; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure; D008875:Middle Aged; D015814:Ocular Hypotension / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012590:Sclera / Q000601:surgery*; D014603:Uveal Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D014792:Visual Acuity
D011239:Prednisolone