Decompression retinopathy and corneal oedema following Nd:YAG laser peripheral iridotomy.
Decompression retinopathy has been reported as a rare occurrence, subsequent to Nd:YAG laser peripheral iridotomy for the treatment of acute angle closure. Herein a case of a 67-year-old woman is described who developed decompression retinopathy in conjunction with unexpectedly severe corneal stromal oedema following Nd:YAG laser peripheral iridotomy for acute angle closure. The literature regarding these phenomena is reviewed.
Landers
John
J
Craig
Jamie
J
D000368:Aged; D015715:Corneal Edema / Q000209:etiology*; D003319:Corneal Stroma / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D005451:Fluorescein Angiography; D015812:Glaucoma, Angle-Closure / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure; D032801:Iridectomy; D007498:Iris / Q000601:surgery; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012164:Retinal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D014792:Visual Acuity