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Correction of Presbyopia by Monocular Bi-Aspheric Ablation Profile

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Bilateral acute angle closure glaucoma after hyperopic LASIK correction.

Essam A Osman¹, Ahmed A Alsaleh, Turki Al Turki

¹Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology : Official Journal of the Saudi Ophthalmological Society

|August 21, 2013

Summary

Acute angle closure glaucoma can unexpectedly occur after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). Prompt laser iridotomy effectively managed the glaucoma attack and normalized intraocular pressure in a patient, highlighting its importance for narrow angles.

Keywords:

Acute glaucoma Hyperopia LASIK

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Area of Science:

Ophthalmology
Surgical Complications
Glaucoma Management

Background:

Acute angle closure glaucoma is a rare but serious complication post-LASIK.
Laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is a common refractive surgery.
Anatomic predispositions like narrow angles can increase risk.

Purpose of the Study:

To report a case of acute angle closure glaucoma following LASIK.
To emphasize the importance of pre-operative screening for narrow angles.
To highlight the efficacy of laser iridotomy in managing this complication.

Main Methods:

Case report of a 49-year-old female patient.
Clinical history, slit lamp examination, intraocular pressure measurement, and gonioscopy.
Treatment with bilateral laser iridotomy.

Main Results:

The patient developed acute glaucoma in both eyes post-LASIK.
Laser iridotomy successfully controlled the glaucoma attack.
Intraocular pressure remained normalized for over 6 months post-procedure.

Conclusions:

Prophylactic laser iridotomy is crucial for patients with narrow angles undergoing LASIK.
Early diagnosis and intervention are key to managing post-LASIK acute angle closure glaucoma.
This intervention can prevent long-term vision loss.