Argon laser iridoplasty in the treatment of plateau-like iris configuration as result of numerous ciliary body cysts

Am J Ophthalmol. 2005 Feb;139(2):381-3. doi: 10.1016/j.ajo.2004.08.027.

Abstract

Purpose: To report the use of argon laser peripheral iridoplasty in the treatment of plateau-like iris configuration as a result of iris and ciliary body cysts.

Design: Case report.

Methods: A 43-year-old male with plateau iris syndrome was demonstrated by high frequency ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM), to have numerous iris and ciliary body cysts. Bilateral argon laser peripheral iridoplasty was performed.

Results: Argon laser iridoplasty opened the drainage angle in both eyes.

Conclusion: Argon laser iridoplasty is an effective and safe treatment for plateau iris syndrome and may also prove valuable in the treatment of plateau-like iris configuration resulting from iridociliary cysts.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Ciliary Body / pathology
  • Cysts / complications
  • Cysts / diagnostic imaging
  • Cysts / surgery*
  • Glaucoma, Angle-Closure / diagnostic imaging
  • Glaucoma, Angle-Closure / etiology
  • Glaucoma, Angle-Closure / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Intraocular Pressure
  • Iridectomy / methods*
  • Iris / pathology
  • Iris / surgery*
  • Iris Diseases / complications
  • Iris Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Iris Diseases / surgery*
  • Laser Therapy*
  • Male
  • Syndrome
  • Ultrasonography
  • Uveal Diseases / complications
  • Uveal Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Uveal Diseases / surgery