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Dense membrane formation after combined phacoemulsification–trabeculectomy surgery
Author(s) -
Chan Colin CK,
Goldberg Ivan
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
clinical and experimental ophthalmology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.3
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1442-9071
pISSN - 1442-6404
DOI - 10.1111/j.1442-9071.2005.00980.x
Subject(s) - phacoemulsification , trabeculectomy , medicine , ophthalmology , membrane , intraocular lens , cataract surgery , surgery , glaucoma , chemistry , visual acuity , biochemistry
A bstract A case is reported of formation of a dense intraocular membrane following combined phacoemulsification–trabeculectomy surgery. The membrane might have originated from a loose piece of pigment epithelium or might have resulted from dense pigment deposition on a postoperative pupillary membrane. Postoperative membranes have been reported particularly after combined procedures. A combination of intensive topical dexamethasone, homatropine and a Nd:YAG laser was used to speed resolution of the membrane.