title: An unusual case of acute angle closure glaucoma following argon laser pan retinal photocoagulation.
abstract: Acute angle closure glaucoma (AACG) is a painful, potentially blinding condition with patients frequently presenting within hours of onset with ocular pain, nausea and vomiting. Argon laser pan-retinal photocoagulation (PRP) is one of the commonest ophthalmic outpatient procedures. It is used in the treatment of vascular disorders of the retina; most commonly diabetic retinopathy. AACG following PRP is a recognised, but rarely occurring, complication. Prompt treatment alleviates pain and improves visual prognosis. The authors report a case of AACG following PRP treatment which was initially mistaken for a viral illness.
authors: Royal Eye Infirmary, Plymouth Hospital NHS Trust, Plymouth, UK.
authors: Bharat
authors: B
authors: Kapoor
authors: Khaik Kee
authors: KK
authors: Peh
authors: S V
authors: SV
authors: Raman
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000368:Aged; D003930:Diabetic Retinopathy / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D015812:Glaucoma, Angle-Closure / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D032801:Iridectomy / Q000379:methods; D017075:Laser Coagulation / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D054018:Lasers, Excimer / Q000009:adverse effects; D008028:Light Coagulation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D014065:Tonometry, Ocular / Q000379:methods; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014792:Visual Acuity / Q000502:physiology