Ocular decompression retinopathy after resolution of acute primary angle closure glaucoma

Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2000 Aug;28(4):319-20. doi: 10.1046/j.1442-9071.2000.00325.x.

Abstract

A patient presented with acute primary angle closure glaucoma with markedly elevated intraocular pressure. Two weeks after laser peripheral iridotomy and resolution of the acute attack, the patient was noted to have developed scattered retinal haemorrhages. The haemorrhages resolved over time with no visual sequelae. This is the first reported case of ocular decompression retinopathy after resolution of acute primary angle closure glaucoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Aged
  • Female
  • Fluorescein Angiography
  • Fundus Oculi
  • Glaucoma, Angle-Closure / diagnosis
  • Glaucoma, Angle-Closure / physiopathology
  • Glaucoma, Angle-Closure / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Intraocular Pressure
  • Iris / surgery*
  • Laser Therapy / adverse effects*
  • Ophthalmic Solutions / therapeutic use
  • Retinal Hemorrhage / diagnosis
  • Retinal Hemorrhage / etiology*
  • Retinal Hemorrhage / physiopathology
  • Visual Acuity

Substances

  • Ophthalmic Solutions