Decompression Retinopathy after ExPRESS Shunt Implantation for Steroid-Induced Ocular Hypertension : A Case Report
Joint Authors
Abu Samra, Khawla
Sarup, Vimal
Fernando Sieminski, Sandra
Source
Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-12-21
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Purpose.
To present a unique case of decompression retinopathy after the implantation of ExPRESS drainage device.
Method.
A 25-year-old female patient underwent implantation of ExPRESS drainage device in the left eye for the management of steroid-induced ocular hypertension.
Results.
On the postoperative day one, best-corrected visual acuity in the left eye was 20/50.
Fundus examination revealed diffuse intraretinal hemorrhages, some white-centered, throughout the retina.
There was also marked tortuosity to the retinal vasculature and no evidence of choroidal effusion.
Intravenous fluorescein angiography and indocyanine green did not contribute to the aetiopathogenesis.
Conclusion.
Decompression retinopathy can occur following the implantation of ExPRESS drainage device.
It is very important to be aware of this complication in patients with relatively high intraocular pressure who is planned for filtration surgery, including the ExPRESS implant.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Abu Samra, Khawla& Fernando Sieminski, Sandra& Sarup, Vimal. 2011. Decompression Retinopathy after ExPRESS Shunt Implantation for Steroid-Induced Ocular Hypertension : A Case Report. Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Abu Samra, Khawla…[et al.]. Decompression Retinopathy after ExPRESS Shunt Implantation for Steroid-Induced Ocular Hypertension : A Case Report. Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Abu Samra, Khawla& Fernando Sieminski, Sandra& Sarup, Vimal. Decompression Retinopathy after ExPRESS Shunt Implantation for Steroid-Induced Ocular Hypertension : A Case Report. Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-461778
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-461778