Bilateral acute angle closure glaucoma after hyperopic LASIK correction.

Journal Article

• Publication Online URL: Bilateral acute angle closure glaucoma after hyperopic LASIK correction.
• Magazine \ Newspaper: Saudi Journal of Ophthalmology
• Issue Number: 3-4
• Volume Number: 23
• Pages: 215 to 217

Publication Abstract

Acute angle closure glaucoma is unexpected complication following laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). We are reporting a 49-years-old lady that was presented to the emergency department with acute glaucoma in both eyes soon after LASIK correction. Diagnosis was made on detailed clinical history and examination, slit lamp examination, intraocular pressure measurement and gonioscopy. Laser iridotomy in both eyes succeeded in controlling the attack and normalizing the intraocular pressure (IOP) more than 6 months of follow-up. Prophylactic laser iridotomy is essential for narrow angle patients before LASIK surgery if refractive laser surgery is indicated.