Acute glaucoma secondary to angle obstruction by triamcinolone crystals.
OBJECTIVE
To present a case of acute glaucoma secondary to massive transit of triamcinolone acetonide into the anterior chamber in a pseudophakic, vitrectomized eye following intravitreal injection for treatment of cystoid macular edema.


METHODS
Manchester Royal Eye Hospital.


METHODS
Case study.


CONCLUSIONS
In vitrectomized eyes with open posterior capsule receiving high dose intravitreal triamcinolone, it is prudent to perform pressure check within a week of injection.
From Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, United Kingdom.
Lee Teak
LT
Tan
Leon
L
Au
Graham
G
Cormack
Michael
M
Lavin