Dense membrane formation after combined phacoemulsification-trabeculectomy surgery.
A case is reported of formation of a dense intraocular membrane following combined phacoemulsification-trabeculectomy surgery. The membrane might have originated from a loose piece of pigment epithelium or might have resulted from dense pigment deposition on a postoperative pupillary membrane. Postoperative membranes have been reported particularly after combined procedures. A combination of intensive topical dexamethasone, homatropine and a Nd:YAG laser was used to speed resolution of the membrane.
Chan
Colin C K
CC
Sydney Eye Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. colchan@gmail.com
Goldberg
Ivan
I
D002386:Cataract / Q000150:complications; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003907:Dexamethasone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005902:Glaucoma, Open-Angle / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D019654:Lens Implantation, Intraocular; D007910:Lenses, Intraocular; D008297:Male; D008566:Membranes / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D018918:Phacoemulsification; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D014130:Trabeculectomy; D014326:Tropanes / Q000627:therapeutic use
D014326:Tropanes; D003907:Dexamethasone; C100236:homatropine