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Am J Ophthalmol
; 134(1): 121-3, 2002 Jul.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-12095821
RESUMO
PURPOSE: To describe a complication resulting from the implantation of a posterior chamber intraocular lens in a phakic eye. DESIGN: Interventional case report. METHODS: We examined a 37-year-old woman with severe myopia who had implantation of a phakic posterior chamber intraocular lens. RESULTS: The patient developed pigmentary glaucoma with refractory increase in intraocular pressure, despitemedical therapy and intraocular lens removal. Trabeculectomy was required to reduce the pressure. CONCLUSION: This case demonstrates that pigmentary glaucoma secondary to implantation of a phakic posterior chamber intraocular lens can lead to filtering surgery to decrease intraocular pressure.