A case of 25 gauge vitrectomy for malignant glaucoma with microphthalmos.

Abstract

UNLABELLED:

We report the first case report of pars plana lensectomy (PPL) and pars plana vitrectomy using a 25 gauge vitrectomy system for microphthalmos.

RESULTS:

A 45-year-old woman reported repeated pain in her left eye, despite the use of medications. Ultrasound biomicroscopy revealed a narrow angle and thickened sclera. The lens and the iris showed anterior displacement with a flattening of the ciliary body. The axial length was 15.16 mm in the right eye and 15.04 mm in the left eye. She was diagnosed with a malignant glaucoma with microphthalmos. The patient underwent PPL and pars plana vitrectomy, using a 25 gauge vitrectomy system. The intraocular pressure was well controlled after surgery without medication.

CONCLUSION:

We considered the PPL and 25 gauge vitrectomy effective in microphthalmos when performed safely.

• Authors: Masami Nakajima, Yusuke Hara, Yoshio Yamazaki
• Journal: Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.) (Clin Ophthalmol) Vol. 7 Pg. 1027-9 ( 2013) ISSN: 1177-5467 [Print] New Zealand
• PMID: 23754866 (Publication Type: Case Reports)