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Angle closure in highly myopic eyes.

Yaniv Barkana1, Wisam Shihadeh, Cristiano Oliveira

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, New York, New York 10003, USA.

Ophthalmology
|January 24, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Angle closure glaucoma in high myopia patients is rare. Other causes besides pupillary block are more common in these atypical cases, requiring specific diagnostic approaches.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Glaucoma Research
  • Myopia Studies

Background:

  • Angle-closure glaucoma (ACG) typically occurs in hyperopic eyes.
  • High myopia is generally considered a protective factor against ACG.
  • This study investigates the unusual occurrence of ACG in highly myopic patients.

Observation:

  • A retrospective review identified 20 patients with high myopia (>-6.0D) and angle closure.
  • The cohort had a mean age of 52.9 years.
  • Diagnoses included primary pupillary block, plateau iris, phacomorphic glaucoma (Weill-Marchesani syndrome), malignant glaucoma, and others.

Findings:

  • Angle closure is possible in eyes with high myopia.
  • Non-pupillary block mechanisms are more prevalent in this population compared to general ACG.

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  • Specific conditions like keratoconus, retinopathy of prematurity, Weill-Marchesani syndrome, Marfan syndrome, and scleral buckle complications were noted.

    • Implications:

    • High myopia does not preclude angle closure.
    • Diagnosis requires careful gonioscopy, biometry, and ultrasound biomicroscopy.
    • Individualized management strategies are crucial for these atypical ACG cases.