Semiconductor diode laser transscleral cyclophotocoagulation in a patient with glaucoma secondary to metastatic tumor to the iris.
OBJECTIVE
Management of a case of glaucoma secondary to an iris metastasis is reported.


RESULTS
A 31-year-old woman developed glaucoma secondary to a metastatic tumor to the iris. Anti-glaucoma medication failed to control the increase in intraocular pressure (IOP). However, diode laser cyclophotocoagulation controlled the IOP.


CONCLUSIONS
Glaucoma secondary to an iris metastasis is difficult to manage. Diode laser cyclophotocoagulation is effective in controlling the increase in IOP without affecting visual acuity.
El-Harazi
S M
SM
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, USA.
Kellaway
J
J
Feldman
R M
RM
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