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Eur J Ophthalmol 2020 May 26:1120672120924343. Epub 2020 May 26.

Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.

Purpose: Bleb dysfunction may occur as a late complication following glaucoma filtration surgery. Over-filtering, thinning and cystic blebs can lead to hypotony, leak and corneal dellen. We report our surgical management and outcomes of this specific entity using donor scleral patch grafts. Read More

Clin Ophthalmol 2020 6;14:1223-1228. Epub 2020 May 6.

Department of Ophthalmology, Hirosaki University Graduate School of Medicine, Hirosaki 036-8562, Japan.

Introduction: We developed a new technique that uses two of the vitrectomy ports as intraocular lens (IOL) haptic fixation sites and compared that with a conventional T-fixation method.

Methods: A total of 33 eyes were retrospectively divided into the port-fixation (n=21) and conventional (n=12) groups. For the port-fixation group, supranasal and inferotemporal trocars (25-gauge) were placed in the center of a T-shaped lamellar scleral incision 2 mm from the corneal limbus and a supratemporal trocar at 3. Read More

Eur J Ophthalmol 2020 May 18:1120672120924340. Epub 2020 May 18.

Department of Ophthalmology, Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India.

Purpose: The aim of the study was to analyze morphological parameters of apparently functional filtering blebs with anterior segment optical coherence tomography at 1 month post trabeculectomy and to correlate these parameters with intraocular pressure at 6 months of follow-up to predict the short-term success of trabeculectomy.

Methods: In this cross-sectional, descriptive study, apparently functional blebs were evaluated using anterior segment optical coherence tomography with crossline scans after 1 month of trabeculectomy.

Results: A total of 55 eyes of 55 cases with mean age 49. Read More

J Glaucoma 2020 May 1. Epub 2020 May 1.

Department of Ophthalmology, Konyang University, Kim's Eye Hospital, Myung-Gok Eye Research Institute, Seoul, Republic of Korea.

Purpose: We aim to report a surgical technique for the management of ocular hypotony after tube surgery.

Methods: We occluded the tube with ab interno insertion of two bent 5-0 polypropylene threads into the tube lumen. Bent stents were used to prevent stent displacement. Read More

Eur J Ophthalmol 2020 Apr 13:1120672120914491. Epub 2020 Apr 13.

St. Johannes Hospital, Eye Clinic, Dortmund, Germany.

Purpose: To estimate a risk-benefit ratio by comparing the efficacy of canaloplasty to trabeculectomy exclusively in pseudophakic eyes with primary open angle glaucoma.

Patients And Methods: One hundred four eyes that underwent canaloplasty and 136 eyes that underwent trabeculectomy with mitomycin C 0.02% and collagen matrix implantation were retrospectively compared. Read More

Korean J Ophthalmol 2020 Apr;34(2):166-167

Department of Ophthalmology, Myung-Gok Eye Research Institute, Kim's Eye Hospital, Konyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

Acta Ophthalmol 2020 Mar 18. Epub 2020 Mar 18.

Serviço de Oftalmologia, Hospital de Santa Maria, Lisboa, Portugal.

Purpose: The Baerveldt-XEN technique is intended to reduce the risk of early hypotony after Baerveldt implant, while keeping a good long-term intra-ocular pressure (IOP) control. The aim of this study is to discuss the surgical success rate of the Baerveldt-XEN and compare it with the commercially available flow-restrictor device (Ahmed glaucoma valve - AGV).

Methods: Single-centre, cohort study. Read More

Ocul Immunol Inflamm 2020 Mar 12:1-7. Epub 2020 Mar 12.

Department of Ophthalmology, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan.

: To investigate the clinical features and visual outcome of young Japanese patients with uveitis.: Patients younger than 18 years who presented with uveitis at the University of Tokyo Hospital between 2000 and 2018 were retrospectively reviewed.: The study comprised 98 patients whose mean age was 12. Read More

J Glaucoma 2020 May;29(5):347-350

Glaucoma Research Center, Montchoisi Clinic, Swiss Visio, Lausanne, Switzerland.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the outcome of pericardium patch graft (Tutoplast) as an adjuvant to either bleb repair or bleb reduction after nonpenetrating filtering surgery.

Methods: Retrospective study, at a tertiary glaucoma center. Bleb revision with Tutoplast positioning was performed either for bleb repair to treat early leaks or hypotony with maculopathy, either for bleb reduction to improve ocular pain, discomfort, burning, foreign body sensation, tearing, and fluctuations of visual acuity. Read More

Br J Ophthalmol 2020 Feb 17. Epub 2020 Feb 17.

Department of Ophthalmology, Montreal University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Background/aims: To evaluate long-term visual outcomes of Boston type I keratoprosthesis (KPro) surgery and identify risk factors for visual failure.

Methods: Single surgeon retrospective cohort study including 85 eyes of 74 patients who underwent KPro implantation to treat severe ocular surface disease, including limbal stem cell deficiency, postinfectious keratitis, aniridia and chemical burns. Procedures were performed at the Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal from October 2008 to May 2012. Read More

Taiwan J Ophthalmol 2019 Oct-Dec;9(4):292-294. Epub 2019 Dec 13.

Institute of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, USA.

We report on a minimally invasive treatment of symptomatic hypotony after glaucoma surgery. Hypotony after incisional glaucoma surgery can have severe visual consequences. Refractory symptomatic hypotony often requires surgical intervention to prevent further vision loss. Read More

Zhonghua Yan Ke Za Zhi 2020 Jan;56(1):13-16

Zhongshan Ophthalmic Centre, Sun Yat-sen University, State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Guangzhou 510060, China.

Glaucoma surgery is one of the main methods of glaucoma treatment. In recent years, glaucoma surgery has been greatly developed. Minimally invasive surgical procedures for glaucoma have emerged. Read More

Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina 2019 12;51(1):58-63

The authors report the use of an encircling scleral buckling procedure for the management of severe hypotony secondary to traumatic annular ciliochoroidal detachment (CCD) with cyclodialysis cleft. Medical records of patients with severe ocular hypotony were retrospectively reviewed. Four patients with traumatic annular CCD with cyclodialysis cleft were identified. Read More

Curr Opin Ophthalmol 2020 Mar;31(2):132-138

New York University Langone Health, New York, New York, USA.

Purpose Of Review: This review will provide an update on surgical techniques, outcomes, and complications for two new translimbal bleb-forming surgical glaucoma devices.

Recent Findings: The XEN Gel Microstent and PreserFlo MicroShunt comprise a category of subconjunctival microinvasive glaucoma surgery developed with the aim of improving the predictability and safety profile of bleb-forming procedures. Both devices are made of noninflammatory material which limits postsurgical inflammation and scarring and have a valve-less intrinsic flow-limiting design, which decreases the risk of hypotony. Read More

Medicine (Baltimore) 2020 Jan;99(2):e18652

Department of Ophthalmology, National Defense Medical College, Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan.

Rationale: Choroidal detachment is a major postoperative complication of trabeculectomy. Postoperative choroidal detachment occurs with low intraocular pressure (IOP), and is naturally resolved by elevation of IOP. We report a case of chronic chorioretinal detachment (CRD) in the eye with uveitic glaucoma after trabeculectomy which persisted with normal IOP resistant for medication and required surgery. Read More

J Glaucoma 2020 Feb;29(2):77-80

Shiley Eye Insitute, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA.

Precis: Hypotony keratopathy is a potential complication of hypotony following trabeculectomy and successful treatment depends on increasing intraocular pressure (IOP).

Purpose: To evaluate corneal decompensation in patients following trabeculectomy with adjuvant mitomycin C (MMC). We propose "hypotony keratopathy" as a descriptive term. Read More

Ophthalmologe 2019 Dec 16. Epub 2019 Dec 16.

Universitätsklinikum Halle (Saale), Universitätsklinik und Poliklinik für Augenheilkunde, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Ernst-Grube-Str. 40, 06120, Halle/Saale, Deutschland.

A 66-year-old male patient presented to the ophthalmology department with bilateral blurred vision, which had persisted for 1 week. Due to a pulmonary melanoma metastasis, the patient received a combination treatment with dabrafenib and trametinib. At the first presentation visual acuity was 1. Read More

J Glaucoma 2020 Feb;29(2):92-96

Prism Eye Institute, Mississauga, ON, Canada.

PRéCIS:: Our retrospective study examined the use of neodymium laser in 53 eyes with high intraocular pressure (IOP) following Ex-Press filtration device implantation. We found a statistically significant immediate IOP-lowering effect in all eyes, with a mean IOP reduction of 13.34±8. Read More

J Glaucoma 2020 Feb;29(2):e7-e10

Glaucoma Research Center, Montchoisi Clinic, Swiss Visio.

The most effective way to control glaucoma is by lowering intraocular pressure (IOP) in order to prevent the progression of the disease. Glaucoma drainage devices (GDDs) are surgical option reserved for refractory cases and have been designed to address known complications of conventional filtering surgery. They are, however, associated with a higher rate of complications related to early hypotony and late corneal decompensation. Read More

Eur J Pharm Sci 2020 Feb 3;143:105173. Epub 2019 Dec 3.

Maliba Pharmacy College, Uka Tarsadia University, Maliba Campus, Bardoli-Mahuva Road, Tarsadi. Distt. Surat, Gujarat, 394 350 India.

Purpose: Iloperidone, second generation antipsychotic drug, reported in clinical trial to produce orthostatic hypotension as side effect. It was claimed to be antagonistic at alpha adrenergic receptor in central nervous system. We evaluated effect of Iloperidone on peripheral alpha 1 adrenoreceptor by in silico and in vitro methods while in vivo hypotensive, antihypertensive and ocular hypotensive activity was evaluated in animals. Read More

Case Rep Ophthalmol 2019 Sep-Dec;10(3):344-348. Epub 2019 Oct 18.

Department of Ophthalmology, University of Lausanne, Jules-Gonin Eye Hospital, Fondation Asile des Aveugles, Lausanne, Switzerland.

We report a case of occult spontaneous ocular perforation presenting as conjunctival chemosis in a patient with Marfan's syndrome (MFS). A 38-year-old female with MFS presented with bilateral conjunctival chemosis since 6 months. Best-corrected visual acuity was 20/20 in both eyes. Read More

Clin Toxicol (Phila) 2019 Nov 25:1-2. Epub 2019 Nov 25.

Department of Emergency Medicine, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Daegu, Korea.

BMC Ophthalmol 2019 Nov 21;19(1):234. Epub 2019 Nov 21.

Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No. 639 Zhizaoju Road, Shanghai, 200011, China.

Background: To report a modified surgical technique for intrascleral intraocular lens (IOL) fixation with fewer anterior segment manipulations in eyes lacking sufficient capsular support.

Methods: Eyes from 14 patients who underwent 27-gauge needle-guided intrascleral IOL fixation with built-in 8-0 absorbable sutures were studied. The 8-0 absorbable sutures were inserted into 27-gauge round needles and used to create sclerotomies at the 4 o'clock and 10 o'clock positions under the scleral flap. Read More

BMJ Case Rep 2019 Nov 10;12(11). Epub 2019 Nov 10.

Ophthalmology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.

A 14-year-old myopic male patient diagnosed as steroid-induced glaucoma and cataract elsewhere presented to the eye opd with painless and progressive diminution of vision in the right eye (oculus dexter (OD)) for last 6 months. Phacotrabeculectomy was already done in the left eye (oculus sinister (OS)) 1 year ago and he was on topical latanoprost e/d-H.S in OD and brimonidine e/d-BD and dorzolamide e/d-TDS in both eyes (oculus uterque (OU)) postsurgery. Read More

J Glaucoma 2020 Jan;29(1):53-59

Department of Ophthalmology, St Thomas' Hospital, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust.

Objective: The objective of this study was to report medium-term outcomes of a novel combination of phacoemulsification with transscleral cyclophotocoagulation (phaco-TCP) compared with combined phacoemulsification and endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation (phaco-ECP) in patients with uncontrolled or suboptimally controlled glaucoma and coexisting cataract.

Materials And Methods: Retrospective case series of 80 consecutive patients with a minimum of 12 months of follow-up. In total, 46 eyes underwent phaco-ECP and 34 phaco-TCP. Read More

Ocul Immunol Inflamm 2019 Oct 24:1-5. Epub 2019 Oct 24.

Department of Ophthalmology, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, University Vita-Salute San Raffaele , Milan , Italy.

: To describe the clinical course and management of anterior uveitis complicated by ocular hypotony associated with Hodgkin lymphoma. : Case report. : Chart and multimodal imaging review, including ultrasound biomicroscopy, widefield fundus pictures, fundus autofluorescence, fluorescein angiography, and indocyanine green angiography. Read More

Indian J Ophthalmol 2019 11;67(11):1882

Department of Retina, Anand Eye Institute, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

J Glaucoma 2019 Dec;28(12):1061-1066

Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Precis: The Xen-45 implant is an effective and safe treatment option for patients with medically uncontrolled glaucoma in the setting of uveitis, including those where urgent surgical intervention is required.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to report the efficacy and safety of the Xen-45 gel stent in eyes with glaucoma secondary to uveitis.

Methods: Retrospective observational case series of 37 eyes, with medically uncontrolled glaucoma in uveitis using Xen-45 implantation. Read More

Middle East Afr J Ophthalmol 2019 Jul-Sep;26(3):141-147. Epub 2019 Sep 30.

Department of Ophthalmology, Cairo University Hospitals, Cairo, Egypt.

Purpose: The aim of the study is to evaluate the surgical outcome of stab incision glaucoma surgery (SIGS) and compare it with radiofrequency-assisted stab incision in the treatment of uncontrolled open-angle glaucoma.

Patients And Methods: A prospective, interventional study included 50 eyes who were assigned into two equal groups: Group A underwent stab incision procedure with preoperative subconjunctival (SC) mitomycin-C (MMC) and Group B underwent radiofrequency-assisted technique without MMC. Intraoperative and postoperative complications, visual acuity, intraocular pressure (IOP), and bleb status were evaluated up to 12 months. Read More

Front Oncol 2019 23;9:944. Epub 2019 Sep 23.

Goulburn Valley Health, Peninsula Health, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.

Clinical outcomes for patients with advanced melanoma have improved significantly with the introduction of immune checkpoint inhibitors. These agents have distinct adverse effects with the potential for heightened host immune responses manifesting as an autoimmune reaction in any organ. We report a unique case who developed pembrolizumab induced arthritis, ocular hypotony with vision loss and pulmonary interstitial fibrosis. Read More

Clin Ophthalmol 2019 4;13:1703-1710. Epub 2019 Sep 4.

Department of Ophthalmology, Universidade Federal Fluminense, Niterói, Brazil.

Purpose: To evaluate diathermy to minimize sclerotomy leakage during small-gauge vitrectomy and prevent ocular hypotony.

Methods: This observational prospective study included 327 patients (327 eyes) who underwent diathermy to close the sclerotomy sites during 23-gauge pars plana vitrectomy (PPV). All patients were operated by a single surgeon (ED) and evaluated at 30 and 60 days postoperatively. Read More

Int J Ophthalmol 2019 18;12(8):1283-1289. Epub 2019 Aug 18.

Department of Ophthalmology, the General Ophthalmology Hospital, Alexandria 21515, Egypt.

Aim: To assess the sutureless scleral fixation technique for posterior chamber foldable intraocular lens (PCIOL) implantation in aphakic eyes with insufficient or no capsular support.

Methods: A technique for sutureless intrascleral fixation of the haptics of a standard 3-piece PCIOL was used which ensures sutureless fixation by permanent incarceration of the haptics in a scleral tunnel parallel to the limbus. All patients were evaluated for preoperative status [visual acuity, refractive error, K readings, intraocular pressure (IOP) measurement, slit lamp examination, fundus examination and optical biometry], postoperative status and complications. Read More

Eye (Lond) 2020 Mar 12;34(3):537-543. Epub 2019 Aug 12.

Institute of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ, USA.

Purpose: To describe the characteristics, outcomes and complications of eyes after silicone oil removal.

Methods: Retrospective case series of eyes that underwent oil removal between 2012 and 2016 at The Institute of Ophthalmology and Visual Science. Visual acuity (VA), intraocular pressure (IOP) and rates of retinal re-detachment, hypotony, ocular hypertension, corneal decompensation, cystoid macular edema (CME) and cataract progression were evaluated. Read More

Semin Ophthalmol 2019 7;34(7-8):488-496. Epub 2019 Aug 7.

Saskatoon Retinal Consultants, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada.

. Implantation of sutureless, scleral-fixated posterior chamber intraocular lenses (SSFIOL) is a promising option in the surgical management of patients unable to undergo standard cataract surgery due to insufficient capsular support. The purpose of this study was to describe the indications, visual outcomes and complications of SSFIOL implantation. Read More

Ophthalmologe 2020 May;117(5):461-466

Universitätsklinik und Poliklinik für Augenheilkunde, Universitätsklinikum Halle, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, Ernst-Grube-Str. 40, 06120, Halle, Deutschland.

Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) implants, such as XEN® gel stent are additional procedures in glaucoma treatment, which were designed to reduce the postoperative risk of severe hypotony and further complications. Until now the contraindications for every implant have not yet been identified. This case report describes the disastrous follow-up after implantation of a XEN® gel stent in the only high myopic eye of a patient. Read More

Acta Ophthalmol 2019 Dec 6;97(8):744-751. Epub 2019 Aug 6.

Glaucoma Services, Dr Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.

Cyclodialysis is a rare occurrence and is difficult to treat, it being concealed behind the iris. In view of the varied success outcomes of the different available surgical repair techniques, there is at present no clear consensus regarding their management strategies. Through this article, we intend to appraise the established surgical methods, update the novel techniques in vogue, discuss their outcomes and propose a uniform system to codify these corrective techniques. Read More

Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2019 Nov 30;257(11):2547-2558. Epub 2019 Jul 30.

Instituto de Microcirugía Ocular (IMO), C/ Josep María Lladó 3, 08035, Barcelona, Spain.

Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness of temporary keratoprosthesis combined with vitreoretinal surgery and penetrating keratoplasty in patients with or without trauma.

Methods: This retrospective study included 49 eyes in 49 non-trauma patients and 51 eyes in 48 ocular trauma patients who underwent penetrating keratoplasty and vitreoretinal surgery with Eckardt temporary keratoprosthesis between 2009 and 2016, with a follow-up of at least 12 months. Study variables included previous corneal, glaucoma, or retinal surgeries; various intraoperative surgical maneuvers; lens status; vitreoretinal and corneal pathology; functional outcomes; anatomical retinal reattachment; graft clarity; and need for glaucoma surgery or treatment. Read More

BMC Ophthalmol 2019 Jul 29;19(1):164. Epub 2019 Jul 29.

Department of Ophthalmology, Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan Province, China.

Background: To investigate the long-term outcomes and complications of scleral-fixated intraocular lens (SFIOL) implantation without conjunctival peritomies and sclerotomy in patients with a history of ocular trauma with inadequate capsular support during primary pars plana vitrectomy or silicone oil removal.

Methods: Records of ocular trauma patients who underwent implantation of SFIOL without conjunctival peritomies and sclerotomy during primary pars plana vitrectomy or silicone oil removal.

Results: Sixty-nine eyes of 69 patients were included in this study. Read More

J Curr Glaucoma Pract 2018 Sep-Dec;12(3):125-138

Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre, Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospital, NHS Trust, UK.

Uveitic glaucoma consists one of the most serious complications of intraocular inflammation and, despite its rarity, is considered as one of the leading causes of preventable loss of vision worldwide. It has been associated with a wide spectrum of inflammatory diseases, but its pathogenesis is still not fully comprehended. It appears that the type of inflammation, the steroid-response and the anatomical alterations of the anterior chamber play a pivotal role. Read More

Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2019 Oct 22;257(10):2271-2278. Epub 2019 Jul 22.

Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre, City Hospital, Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, Dudley Road, Birmingham, B18 7QH, UK.

Purpose: To report the 2-year outcomes of a novel surgical technique allowing reduction of the intraluminal diameter of the tube without total tube occlusion in order to allow enough increase in outflow resistance to permit resolution of hypotony whilst also achieving adequate IOP control.

Methods: This was a single-surgeon retrospective case note review of all non-valved GDD cases over an 8-year period (2008-2015) that underwent ab interno ligation of the drainage tube in order to manage post-operative hypotony (Baerveldt or Molteno). Twelve eyes of 12 patients (4. Read More

Eye (Lond) 2020 Mar 22;34(3):507-514. Epub 2019 Jul 22.

Department of Ophthalmology, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan.

Purpose: To report an initial case series of Japanese patients with refractory glaucoma treated with endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation (ECP) using an ECP device that was equipped with a 532-nm neodymium-doped yttrium aluminium garnet (Nd:YAG) laser.

Methods: This observational case series included 10 consecutive glaucomatous eyes (7 with primary open-angle glaucoma; 3 with secondary glaucoma after cataract surgery) of 10 Japanese subjects (7 men, 3 women; mean age ± standard deviation, 65.7 ± 15. Read More

Ophthalmology 2019 08;126(8):1117-1118

Clin Med (Lond) 2019 07;19(4):336-337

Oxford University, Oxford, UK.

We present a case of a man with headache and progressive behavioural disturbance. His cognitive decline progressed over a few months such that he was unable to hold a conversation or carry out any daily tasks such as washing and dressing. He had some upper motor neurone signs in his limbs and features of brainstem dysfunction including dysarthria and ocular abnormalities. Read More

Retin Cases Brief Rep 2019 Jun 19. Epub 2019 Jun 19.

Sydney Eye Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Background/purpose: To report the largest case series to date of uveitis occurring in association with immunomodulatory therapy for malignant melanoma.

Methods: A retrospective multicenter case review. Twenty-two patients with uveitis occurring in association with either immunotherapy or targeted immune therapy for malignant melanoma were identified. Read More

Br J Ophthalmol 2019 12 4;103(12):1685-1689. Epub 2019 Jul 4.

Medical School, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK.

Uveitis in children and young people (CYP) is often painless, chronic and persistent. It is an often silent blinding condition. Uveitis can be isolated or develop as a manifestation of a systemic disease. Read More

Arq Bras Oftalmol 2019 06 27;82(5):381-388. Epub 2019 Jun 27.

Department of Ophthalmology, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Campinas, SP, Brazil.

Purpose: To evaluate the effectiveness in in-traocular pressure reduction and safety of micropulse trans-scleral diode cyclophotocoagulation in refractory glaucoma.

Methods: We prospectively evaluated a case series of 21 eyes of 21 consecutive patients with refractory glaucoma treated with micropulse transscleral diode cyclophotocoagulation at 12-month follow-up. The total treatment time was at the discretion of the surgeon, considering baseline and target intraocular pressure and glaucoma diagnosis. Read More

J Fr Ophtalmol 2019 Oct 13;42(8):852-863. Epub 2019 Jun 13.

Hôpital d'instruction des armées Percy, 1, rue du Lieutenant Raoul-Batany, 92190 Clamart, France.

Introduction: Cyclodialysis is a rare condition that is difficult to manage. We present the case of a woman with a cyclodialysis complicated by chronic hypotony requiring two surgeries to achieve reattachment of the ciliary body. We also report the results of a review of the literature regarding the treatment of this condition. Read More

Eur J Ophthalmol 2020 Jan 10;30(1):221-223. Epub 2019 Jun 10.

Centro de Oftalmología Barraquer, Barcelona, Spain.

Purpose: To present our experience treating hypotony maculopathy with a simple, minimally invasive, and removable tube Ahmed glaucoma valve occlusion.

Methods: Under topical anesthesia a 5-0 polypropylene suture (Prolene; Ethicon) was inserted into the Ahmed glaucoma valve tube. The length of the tube was measured, and an external suture cauterization was performed to allow an easier and safer fixation in the tube. Read More