Abstract
Secondary anterior chamber implantation has become relatively simple since the advent of viscoelastic materials. Still, glaucoma, cystoid macular edema, endophthalmitis, and astigmatism remain vision-threatening complications. We studied intraocular pressures (IOPs) following this surgery in 102 patients (124 eyes) over 6 years. Elevated IOP was noted in 32 eyes (25.8%), but only 14 (11.3%) needed long-term medical treatment. None, however, required laser iridectomy, trabeculoplasty, or trabeculectomy. Patients should be selected for secondary anterior chamber implantation only after more conservative measures have been exhausted.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 274-276 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Ophthalmic Surgery |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 4 |
State | Published - Apr 1988 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ophthalmology