title: Secondary angle-closure glaucoma due to posterior synechiae formation following phacovitrectomy.
abstract: Iris posterior synechiae formation after phacovitrectomy is usually regarded as a trivial problem. We report a case of secondary angle-closure glaucoma due to 360°PS 5 years after a phacovitrectomy for recurrent vitreous haemorrhage secondary to diabetic retinopathy. To our knowledge this is the first such reported case of this potentially sight-threatening complication of phacovitrectomy. We discuss our successful management of our patient, as well as potential risk factors and preventative measures.
authors: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, University Hospital, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX, UK.
authors: Osama
authors: O
authors: Makhzoum
authors: Niall James
authors: NJ
authors: Crosby
authors: Mark
authors: M
authors: Hero
mesh_terms: D015812:Glaucoma, Angle-Closure / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D018918:Phacoemulsification / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D012307:Risk Factors; D000267:Tissue Adhesions / Q000473:pathology; D014821:Vitrectomy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D014823:Vitreous Hemorrhage / Q000601:surgery*