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Bilateral acute iris transilumination: Description of two cases
S Naranjo Salazar1, S Restrepo Velásquez1, A M Rodriguez Gómez2
1Oftalmología Universidad CES, Medellín, Colombia.
Archivos De La Sociedad Espanola De Oftalmologia
|February 2, 2025
Summary
Bilateral Acute Iris Transillumination (BAIT) syndrome causes severe pigment dispersion and increased eye pressure. Timely management is crucial to prevent vision loss in patients with this condition.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Medical Science
Background:
- Bilateral Acute Iris Transillumination (BAIT) syndrome presents with significant pigment dispersion, iris atrophy, and elevated intraocular pressure (IOP).
- Pigment dispersion syndrome can lead to secondary ocular hypertension, requiring careful management.
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