Semiconductor diode laser transscleral cyclophotocoagulation in a patient with glaucoma secondary to metastatic tumor to the iris

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Abstract

Purpose: Management of a case of glaucoma secondary to an iris metastasis is reported. Results: A 31-year-old woman developed glaucoma secondary to a metastatic tumor to the iris. Anti-glaucoma medication failed to control the increase in intraocular pressure (IOP). However, diode laser cyclophotocoagulation controlled the IOP. Conclusion: Glaucoma secondary to an iris metastasis is difficult to manage. Diode laser cyclophotocoagulation is effective in controlling the increase in IOP without affecting visual acuity.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)317-318
Number of pages2
JournalJournal of Glaucoma
Volume7
Issue number5
StatePublished - 1998
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Iris metastasis
  • Laser cyclophotocoagulation
  • Secondary glaucoma

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Ophthalmology

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