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Photocoagulation of iris nevus to control recurrent hyphema
1Mason Eye Institute, University of Missouri, Columbia 65212, USA.
American Journal of Ophthalmology
|August 24, 1999
Summary
Recurrent hyphema, a condition causing bleeding in the eye, was effectively treated using photocoagulation on an iris nevus. This laser treatment prevented further hyphema episodes in a case study.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Ocular Oncology
Background:
- Recurrent hyphema can significantly impact vision and quality of life.
- Iris nevi are benign pigmented lesions of the iris that can rarely cause complications.
Observation:
- A case report details a 30-year-old female patient experiencing recurrent hyphema.
- The hyphema was secondary to a diagnosed iris nevus.
Findings:
- Photocoagulation was applied directly to the surface of the iris nevus.
- Following the photocoagulation treatment, the patient remained free of hyphema episodes for 13 months.
Implications:
- Surface photocoagulation of iris nevi presents a viable treatment option for recurrent hyphema.
- This approach may offer a minimally invasive method to manage hyphema associated with iris lesions.