Bilateral Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma from Microspherophakia in an Adult
Author Information
Author(s): Kaushik Sushmita, Sachdev Nishant, Pandav Surinder Singh, Gupta Amod, Ram Jagat
Primary Institution: Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
Hypothesis
Isolated microspherophakia can present as bilateral acute angle closure glaucoma in adults.
Conclusion
Lensectomy is an effective first-line treatment for managing bilateral acute angle closure glaucoma caused by isolated microspherophakia.
Supporting Evidence
- This is the first reported case of bilateral acute angle closure glaucoma due to isolated microspherophakia in an adult.
- The patient's intraocular pressure was successfully controlled after surgery.
- Initial treatment with miotics worsened the patient's condition.
Takeaway
A woman had a rare eye condition that caused her eyes to hurt and lose vision. Doctors found a small, round lens in her eyes and fixed the problem with surgery.
Methodology
The patient underwent pars-plana lensectomy and anterior vitrectomy after initial misdiagnosis.
Limitations
The patient could not be contacted for follow-up after six weeks.
Participant Demographics
A 45-year-old Nepalese woman.
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