A slit-lamp needling filtration procedure for uncontrolled glaucoma in pseudophakic and aphakic eyes.

Abstract

In one aphakic and one pseudophakic patient without previous filtration surgery, a transconjunctival needling procedure similar to that used for failed filtration procedures was performed to create a filtering bleb. In both cases, intraocular pressure was successfully lowered for 6 months until the occurrence of bleb encapsulation, which was relieved by transconjunctival needling. There were no complications. In selected cases, this minimally invasive slit-lamp needling procedure provides successful filtration.

• Authors: A Mistlberger, K Esaki, J M Liebmann, R Ritch
• Journal: Ophthalmic surgery and lasers (Ophthalmic Surg Lasers) Vol. 30 Issue 3 Pg. 237-40 (Mar 1999) ISSN: 1082-3069 [Print] United States
• PMID: 10100263 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)

Topics

• Aged
• Aphakia, Postcataract (complications)
• Cataract (complications)
• Conjunctiva (surgery)
• Female
• Filtering Surgery (methods)
• Follow-Up Studies
• Glaucoma (complications, diagnosis, surgery)
• Humans
• Intraocular Pressure
• Middle Aged
• Needles
• Pseudophakia (complications)
• Visual Acuity