Isolated Spherophakia and Glaucoma

Isolated Spherophakia and Glaucoma

We report a case of spherophakia that caused glaucoma and describe the characteristics and the ultrasound biomicroscopy findings as well as the mechanism and management of glaucoma in spherophakia. We suggest considering lens extraction to manage glaucoma in spherophakia and discuss the surgical con...

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Main Authors: Joseph Pikkel, Epstein Irena
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/516490
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spelling doaj-aba125168d18479c97e1214a0b2ae1d72020-11-24T22:21:00ZengHindawi LimitedCase Reports in Medicine1687-96271687-96352013-01-01201310.1155/2013/516490516490Isolated Spherophakia and GlaucomaJoseph Pikkel0Epstein Irena1Ziv Medical Center, 13100 Safed, IsraelZiv Medical Center, 13100 Safed, IsraelWe report a case of spherophakia that caused glaucoma and describe the characteristics and the ultrasound biomicroscopy findings as well as the mechanism and management of glaucoma in spherophakia. We suggest considering lens extraction to manage glaucoma in spherophakia and discuss the surgical considerations and possible complications of such an intervention.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/516490
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