scholarly journals Uveitis–glaucoma–hyphema syndrome with sclera-fixed posterior-chamber two-haptic intraocular lens in a highly myopic eye: a case report

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Du ◽  
Xiangjia Zhu ◽  
Jin Yang ◽  
Yinglei Zhang ◽  
Lei Cai ◽  
...  

Abstract Background We report a case of uveitis–glaucoma–hyphema (UGH) syndrome in a highly myopic pseudophakic eye with seemingly normal positioning of a two-haptic intraocular lens (IOL). Case presentation The patient was a 61-year-old woman suffering recurrent episodes of blurred vision, floaters, redness, elevated intraocular pressure (IOP), and pain in the right eye following implantation of a sclera-fixed IOL. The symptoms were alleviated by the systemic and topical administration of IOP-lowering and anti-inflammatory medications. A slit-lamp examination revealed depigmentation and atrophy of the iris, and a quiet anterior chamber in the right eye. Endophthalmitis caused by hypovirulent bacteria and UGH syndrome were both considered. Ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM) and gonioscopy provided direct evidence of malpositioned IOL haptics, which pushed the root of the iris forward, resulting in persistent mechanical chaffing, the probable cause of UGH syndrome. IOL explantation resolved her symptoms. Negative bacterial culture results for the IOL excluded the possibility of endophthalmitis. Conclusions Heightened awareness of underlying UGH syndrome and prompt UBM are important when doctors encounter a patient with a sclera-fixed IOL suffering from recurrent anterior segment inflammation and elevated IOP.

Ophthalmology ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 119 (1) ◽  
pp. 99-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chixin Du ◽  
Jianhua Wang ◽  
Xiaoyu Wang ◽  
Ying Dong ◽  
Yangshun Gu ◽  
...  

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-2
Author(s):  
Manuel A. P. Vilela

This paper provides the first reported case of acute posterior chamber hemorrhage during fluorescein angiography (FA). This is a case review with serial color photographs of the anterior segment. A 76-year-old male was referred for angiographic control of age-related macular degeneration. He was pseudophakic OU, BCVA 20/40 OU. He had mild hypertension, but not diabetes. He had had two previous angiograms without adverse effects. Difficulty was experienced in obtaining the images owing to a progressive reduction in the transparency of the media. A dense hemorrhage in the posterior chamber of the right eye was found, involving the visual axis. Thorough biomicroscopy, gonioscopy, and ultrasonic biomicroscopy showed that part of one of the haptics of the right intraocular lens (IOL) was touching and tearing the posterior face of the iris, without any visible synechiae, iris, or angle neovascularization. Anterior segment FA and posterior ultrasonography were normal. No similar case has been described in the literature involving dense progressive bleeding located in the capsular bag and posterior chamber, without any detectable triggering ocular event other than mydriasis and fluorescein injection. Contact of the iris or sulcus with part of the intraocular lens, aggravated by the intense use of mydriatics during the FA procedure, probably caused bleeding to happen.


2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (5) ◽  
pp. NP26-NP28
Author(s):  
Natasha Gautam Seth ◽  
Faisal Thattaruthody ◽  
Ajay Jurangal ◽  
Surinder Singh Pandav

Secondary angle closure in a pseudophakic eye due to pupillary block, more than a decade following phacoemulsification, has not been reported. We managed a 75-year-old female presenting with sudden, painful diminution of vision and raised intraocular pressure in the right eye. The key finding was an almost flat anterior chamber with intraocular lens in normal position clinically as well as on ultrasound biomicroscopy. The posterior chamber was ballooned up by vitreous, which was cleared surgically to restore the anatomy. Meticulous clinical examination augmented by ultrasound biomicroscopy findings helped us to diagnose and manage this case for satisfactory intraocular pressure and visual outcome.


Author(s):  
Srinivasan Sanjay ◽  
Poornachandra B. Gowda ◽  
Bhimasena Rao ◽  
Deepashri Mutalik ◽  
Padmamalini Mahendradas ◽  
...  

Abstract Introduction Corona virus disease (COVID-19) pandemic can cause myriad of ocular manifestations. We report a case of unilateral multi focal central serous retinopathy, post COVID-19 infection in an Asian Indian female. Case presentation A 42-year-old female presented to us with unilateral blurring, in the right eye (OD), 12 days after COVID-19 infection. She had fever, chills, shortness of breath and cough with tiredness and was COVID- RT PCR positive. She was administered intravenous and oral antibiotics with injection heparin/remdesivir, during her 7 day stay at the hospital. She was also on steroid inhalers. She had no systemic history of note. On ocular evaluation, her corrected distance visual acuity was 20/40 in OD and 20/20 in left eye (OS). Anterior segment was normal. Anterior vitreous was clear. Fundus examination of the OD showed central serous retinopathy (CSCR) with OS being normal. Conclusion CSCR can occur post COVID-19 due to steroid administration and physicians administering it should be aware of this and refer the patients to an ophthalmologist earlier.


2021 ◽  
pp. 112067212110121
Author(s):  
Guido Barosco ◽  
Roberta Morbio ◽  
Francesca Chemello ◽  
Roberto Tosi ◽  
Giorgio Marchini

Purpose: This report describes a case of bilateral primary angle closure (PAC) progressing to unilateral end-stage primary angle closure glaucoma (PACG) associated with treatment for coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) infection. Methods: A 64-year-old man came to our attention because of blurred vision after a 2-month hospital stay for treatment of COVID-19 infection. Examination findings revealed PACG, with severe visual impairment in the right eye and PAC in the left eye due to plateau iris syndrome. The patient’s severe clinical condition and prolonged systemic therapy masked the symptoms and delayed the diagnosis. Medical chart review disclosed the multifactorial causes of the visual impairment. Ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM) aided in diagnosis and subsequent therapy. Results: The cause behind the primary angle closure and the iridotrabecular contact was eliminated by bilateral cataract extraction, goniosynechialysis, and myotic therapy. Conclusions: COVID-19 treatment may pose an increased risk for PAC. Accurate recording of patient and family ophthalmic history is essential to prevent its onset. Recognition of early signs of PAC is key to averting its progression to PACG.


2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiroshi Sakai ◽  
Michiko Yonahara ◽  
Miyako Sakai

A 59-year-old woman was seen by an ophthalmologist for blurred vision, ocular pain, headache, and nausea. She was diagnosed with acute primary angle closure (APAC) and successfully treated with medications. Using ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM), engorged episcleral vein was observed and small uveal effusion was diagnosed after laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI). The uveal effusion disappeared and was again diagnosed by UBM together with anterior segment inflammation with ocular pain. Iritis caused by LPI after APAC might be a cause of uveal effusion in this specific case.


2020 ◽  
Vol 55 (5) ◽  
pp. 437-444
Author(s):  
Christina Mastromonaco ◽  
Matthew Balazsi ◽  
Nabil Saheb ◽  
Ali Salimi ◽  
Miguel N. Burnier

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yanjun Hu ◽  
Yingjun Wang ◽  
Yuhua Tong

Abstract Background Although a safe, excellent administration method for hyaluronic acid derivatives has been documented; improper injections can lead to devastating and irreversible consequences. Here, we present the first known case of optic perineuritis caused by hyaluronic acid. Case presentation A young female experienced sudden orbital pain in the right eye after receiving hyaluronic acid injections to the eyebrows. She presented to the eye clinic two weeks later, after developing blurred vision in the right eye. Visual acuity was reduced significantly in the right eye. Automated visual field examination showed defects in both eyes. Fundus examination revealed bilateral swelling of optic discs. Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain demonstrated bilateral perineural enhancement consistent with optic perineuritis. The patient was treated with retrobulbar injection of hyaluronidase and oral prednisolone. Her vision improved with treatment. Conclusions The prognosis for visual outcomes in patients with optic perineuritis is generally excellent. However, a poor prognosis is associated with delays to the initiation of treatment. Recognizing this condition is important, and treatment with corticosteroids should be initiated early.


In this review, we aimed to give information about the basic features of screening techniques and major indications of ultrasonography in ophthalmology. This is a cheap, modern visualization modality and provides images in real-time. Sound waves travel through the eye reflect and these echoes form a picture of the structure of the eye. It also measures the size of the eye. These measurements determine the right power of a lens implant before cataract surgery. In addition realtime images help clinicians to evaluate inside of the eye that cannot be seen directly. Ultrasound biomicroscopy provides diagnostically significant information about anterior segment structures (Anatomic or pathologic structures, crucial biometric information.).


2016 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erkan Ünsal ◽  
Kadir Eltutar ◽  
İlkay K. Muftuoglu

Purpose To evaluate morphologic changes in the anterior segment using ultrasound biomicroscopic imaging (UBM) after phacoemulsification and foldable intraocular lens implantation (IOL). Methods Thirty-six patients with a mean age of 68.68 ± 8.44 years (range 51-89) who had phacoemulsification and foldable IOL implantation were included in this prospective study. Several anterior segment parameters including aqueous depth (AQD), trabecular meshwork-iris angle (TIA), ciliary body thickness (CBT), sclera thickness (ST), trabecular meshwork-ciliary process distance (T-CPD), iris-ciliary processes distance (I-CPD), and iris thickness (IT) were measured using UBM preoperatively and at postoperative month 2. Results There was a significant increase in AQD (p<0.001) and TIA (p<0.001) at postoperative month 2. However, CBT, ST, T-CPD, I-CPD, and IT did not significantly change (p>0.05) during the study period. Conclusions Removal of the crystalline lens results in change in the anterior segment parameters. Our results confirmed that UBM is a helpful option for the analysis of anterior segment structures both qualitatively and quantitatively.


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