Vitrectomy for phacolytic glaucoma in a patient with ectopia lentis et pupillae.
This case report highlights the successful management, by vitrectomy alone, of a case of chronic phacolytic glaucoma secondary to a dislocated hypermature lens in the vitreous of a patient with ectopia lentis et pupillae (ELP). The features and complications of ELP are discussed.
Rossiter
J D
JD
Bournemouth Eye Unit, Royal Bournemouth Hospital, UK.
Morris
A H
AH
Etchells
D E
DE
Crick
M P
MP
D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004479:Ectopia Lentis / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D005902:Glaucoma, Open-Angle / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D000077338:Latanoprost; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011461:Prostaglandins F, Synthetic / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013999:Timolol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014821:Vitrectomy
D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; D011461:Prostaglandins F, Synthetic; D000077338:Latanoprost; D013999:Timolol