Goniotomy for uncontrolled intraocular pressure in iridocorneal endothelial syndrome

Edgar M. Espana, Syril Dorairaj, Robert Ritch, Jeffrey M. Liebmann

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Abstract

Aim: To report the clinical outcome of 3 patients with iridocorneal endothelial syndrome who underwent goniotomy for the management of elevated intraocular pressure. Methods: This was a single-centre retrospective case series of adult patients with uncontrolled glaucoma. Three female patients with iridocorneal endothelial syndrome underwent goniotomy. Results: Goniotomy successfully reduced intraocular pressure in all 3 patients for a mean follow-up period of 52.3 months (SD, 38.4 months; range, 8 to 77 months). One patient eventually required a glaucoma drainage device for intraocular pressure control. Conclusion: Goniotomy is a potentially useful surgical technique for reducing intraocular pressure in eyes with iridocorneal endothelial syndrome.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)107-110
Number of pages4
JournalAsian Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume9
Issue number3
StatePublished - Jun 2007

Keywords

  • Glaucoma
  • Intraocular pressure
  • Trabeculectomy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Ophthalmology

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