Scleral perforation after trans-scleral cyclodiode laser for intraocular pressure reduction.
Herein a case is reported of a full-thickness scleral burn in the left eye of a 61-year-old man, following contact trans-scleral cyclodiode laser treatment for traumatic aphakic glaucoma, unresponsive to maximal medical treatment. The defect was successfully repaired by scleral suturing under local anaesthetic.
Amariotakis
George
G
Ressiniotis
Thomas
T
Voros
Gerasimos M
GM
Birch
Michael
M
D002924:Ciliary Body / Q000601:surgery*; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure; D017075:Laser Coagulation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012421:Rupture; D012590:Sclera / Q000293:injuries*