title: Traumatic aniridia during endoscopic laser cycloablation.
abstract: Endoscopic laser cycloablation can be effective in treating glaucoma. The Micro probe endoscopic laser permits excellent visualization of the ciliary processes. However, the surgeon can not simultaneously view through the probe and see the probe's location in the eye through the surgical microscope. An iris adhesion with the probe led to total aniridia in the case reported. Having an assistant watch the operative monitor or devising a system that allows the surgeon to watch both monitors could prevent this complication.
authors.affiliation: Eyesight Associates of Middle Georgia, 31095, USA.
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Gayton
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D015783:Aniridia / Q000209:etiology*; D002387:Cataract Extraction; D004724:Endoscopy; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D007498:Iris / Q000293:injuries*; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male