title: Central retinal vein occlusion after uncomplicated glaucoma filtering procedure combined with phacoemulsification.
abstract: We present a case of central retinal vein occlusion after an combined phacotrabeculectomy in a patient with advanced open angle glaucoma. Possible pathogenetic mechanisms for this complication are discussed.
authors: Department of Ophthalmology, Heraklion University Hospital of Crete, Greece. theklap@hotmail.com
authors: Thekla
authors: T
authors: Papadaki
authors: Vania
authors: V
authors: Vitanova
authors: Ioannis
authors: I
authors: Zacharopoulos
authors: Miltiadis
authors: M
authors: Tsilimbaris
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005902:Glaucoma, Open-Angle / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D018918:Phacoemulsification / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D012170:Retinal Vein Occlusion / Q000209:etiology*; D014130:Trabeculectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014792:Visual Acuity