Bilateral subacute angle-closure glaucoma in association with tonic pupils post-coronary artery bypass graft.

Abstract

Anterior and posterior visual pathway disturbances have been reported post-coronary artery bypass graft surgery. Acute angle-closure glaucoma after general anaesthesia has also been well described in the literature. To date, however, there are only two cases of angle closure caused by tonic pupils. The case is reported herein of bilateral subacute angle-closure glaucoma that occurred following coronary artery bypass graft surgery in association with tonic pupils.

• Authors: Kenneth G-J Ooi, Shahriar Nabili, Kirsteen J Thompson, Michael P Gavin
• Journal: Clinical & experimental ophthalmology (Clin Exp Ophthalmol) Vol. 32 Issue 5 Pg. 538-9 (Oct 2004) ISSN: 1442-6404 [Print] Australia
• PMID: 15498070 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Letter)

Chemical References

• Antihypertensive Agents
• Pilocarpine

Topics

• Acute Disease
• Aged
• Antihypertensive Agents (therapeutic use)
• Coronary Artery Bypass (adverse effects)
• Glaucoma, Angle-Closure (etiology, therapy)
• Gonioscopy
• Humans
• Intraocular Pressure
• Iridectomy
• Male
• Pilocarpine (therapeutic use)
• Tonic Pupil (etiology, therapy)
• Visual Acuity