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Lisa R Koenig¹, Kyle D Kovacs¹, Mrinali P Gupta¹

¹Weill Cornell Medical College, Department of Ophthalmology, New York, NY, United States.

American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports

|April 24, 2020

Summary

Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) can rarely cause hypopyon, an inflammatory eye condition. This case highlights the importance of considering non-SLT causes for post-procedure complications.

Keywords:

Hypopyon Selective laser trabeculoplasty

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Ophthalmology
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Laser Therapy

Background:

Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) is a common procedure for managing primary open-angle glaucoma.
While generally safe, potential adverse events associated with SLT require ongoing monitoring and reporting.

Observation:

An 85-year-old woman developed hypopyon, trabeculitis, and corneal edema after routine SLT.
Symptoms included post-procedural pain and decreased vision.
Initial treatment involved corticosteroids and empirical antiviral therapy.

Findings:

The patient's hypopyon and associated symptoms resolved with medical treatment.
No underlying inflammatory intraocular disease was identified.
This represents a rare instance of hypopyon following SLT without prior inflammatory history.

Implications:

SLT, despite its safety profile, can be associated with rare complications necessitating intervention.
Physicians should investigate potential causes of hypopyon unrelated to SLT, even in the absence of known risk factors.
This case underscores the need for vigilance regarding unusual post-SLT presentations.