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  • Glaucoma Research
  • Surgical Innovation

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  • Primary angle-closure glaucoma (PACG) management often involves laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI).
  • Malignant glaucoma (MG) is a rare but serious complication that can occur post-LPI.
  • Early recognition and appropriate management are crucial for visual preservation.

Observation:

  • A 58-year-old male with PACG developed progressive anterior chamber shallowing and myopic shift post-LPI.
  • Despite medical management including aqueous suppression and cycloplegia, symptoms persisted for 7 months.
  • Initial intraocular pressure (IOP) and B-scan echography were within normal limits, complicating diagnosis.

Findings:

  • Pars plana vitrectomy with lensectomy and sulcus intraocular lens implantation was performed.
  • Postoperatively, the patient achieved sustained anterior chamber deepening.
  • Best-corrected visual acuity improved to 20/15 with normalized IOP (11 mmHg) at 12 months.

Implications:

  • This case highlights that malignant glaucoma can occur even with normal initial IOP after laser iridotomy.
  • Surgical intervention, such as pars plana vitrectomy, can be highly effective in managing refractory malignant glaucoma.
  • Ophthalmologists should maintain a high index of suspicion for malignant glaucoma in patients presenting with unexplained anterior chamber shallowing and myopic progression post-LPI.