Ahmed glaucoma valve surgery for necrotizing scleritis with secondary glaucoma

Int Ophthalmol. 2014 Apr;34(2):327-9. doi: 10.1007/s10792-013-9782-y. Epub 2013 May 1.

Abstract

To report the challenges in management in a case of scleritis with extensive staphylomas with secondary glaucoma. A 35-year-old one eyed female, a known case of scleromalacia perforans, presented with raised intraocular pressure on maximum medical treatment. She underwent successful Ahmed glaucoma valve surgery with exposure of the implant following a repeat episode of necrotizing scleritis after 3 months. Management of eyes with scleritis and secondary glaucoma can be challenging with unexpected complications and postoperative course.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Glaucoma / surgery*
  • Glaucoma Drainage Implants*
  • Humans
  • Necrosis / surgery
  • Scleral Diseases / surgery
  • Scleritis / complications*
  • Scleritis / pathology
  • Treatment Outcome