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Iris Fixation via External Pentagram Suturing

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Hyphema following selective laser trabeculoplasty.

Douglas J Rhee¹, Omar Krad, Louis R Pasquale

¹Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, 243 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA.

Ophthalmic Surgery, Lasers & Imaging : the Official Journal of the International Society for Imaging in the Eye

|September 24, 2009

Summary

Selective laser trabeculoplasty effectively lowers eye pressure for open-angle glaucoma. A rare case of hyphema occurred post-procedure, possibly linked to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug use.

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Published on: May 5, 2022

Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Glaucoma Management
Surgical Interventions

Background:

Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) is a standard treatment for open-angle glaucoma, aiming to reduce intraocular pressure.
SLT is generally considered safe with a low complication rate.

Observation:

A case study involving a 77-year-old woman with primary open-angle glaucoma is presented.
Hyphema (blood in the eye's anterior chamber) was observed three days after undergoing SLT.

Findings:

The patient had a history of intermittent oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use and chronic topical NSAID use.
This NSAID usage is hypothesized as a potential risk factor contributing to the development of hyphema after SLT.

Implications:

This case highlights a potential, albeit uncommon, complication of SLT.
Clinicians should consider medication history, particularly NSAID use, when assessing risks associated with SLT in glaucoma patients.