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Transient choroidal detachment after ultrasonic circular cyclocoagulation.
Tiago Morais Sarmento1, Ricardo Figueiredo2, João Garrido2
1Department of Ophthalmology, Hospital do Espírito Santo EPE, Evora, Portugal tiagomsarmento@edu.ulisboa.pt.
BMJ Case Reports
|October 20, 2019
Summary
Transient choroidal detachment can occur after ultrasonic cyclocoagulation for refractory glaucoma. This rare complication, causing vision loss, resolved with steroids and stopping glaucoma eye drops.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Glaucoma Research
- Surgical Complications
Background:
- Refractory glaucoma requires advanced treatment to manage intraocular pressure (IOP).
- Despite maximal medical therapy, two patients experienced glaucoma progression in their left eyes (OS).
