Argon-laser iridoplasty in the management of uveitis-induced acute angle-closure glaucoma.
OBJECTIVE
To report the use of argon laser iridoplasty in the management of uveitic acute angle-closure glaucoma.


METHODS
Interventional case report.


RESULTS
A 46-year-old man developed uveitic acute angle-closure glaucoma with an intraocular pressure (IOP) of 65 mmHg. After unsuccessful attempts with medical treatment and two laser peripheral iridotomies, iridoplasty allowed to break posterior synechiae, open the angle, and reduce the IOP within a few hours.


CONCLUSIONS
Argon laser iridoplasty allowed rapid reduction of IOP and prevented the need for emergency surgery. Therefore, the authors stipulate that it is a viable management option in active uveitic acute angle-closure glaucoma.
Mansouri
Kaweh
K
Jules Gonin Eye Hospital, University of Lausanne, Lausanne - Switzerland. kawehm@yahoo.com
Ravinet
Emilie
E
D000208:Acute Disease; D015812:Glaucoma, Angle-Closure / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure; D032801:Iridectomy / Q000379:methods*; D007498:Iris / Q000601:surgery*; D054020:Lasers, Gas / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014606:Uveitis, Anterior / Q000150:complications*