Open AccessAngle closure glaucoma caused by delayed vitreous prolapse into the posterior chamber after phacoemulsification
Author(s) -
R Muralidhar,
Chitra Ramamurthy
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
asian journal of ophthalmology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.111
H-Index - 5
eISSN - 2452-0691
pISSN - 1560-2133
DOI - 10.35119/asjoo.v16i1.335
Subject(s) - medicine , pseudoexfoliation , phacoemulsification , vitrectomy , intraocular pressure , ophthalmology , glaucoma , angle closure glaucoma , visual acuity
Vitreous in the anterior chamber is a known cause of raised intraocular pressure following cataract surgery. We present a case of delayed intraocular pressure following cataract surgery in a patient with pseudoexfoliation caused by vitreous prolapse into the posterior chamber. Control of intraocular pressure was achieved by an anterior vitrectomy. Prompt recognition and management of this condition is essential for a good outcome.