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AKA aqueous misdirection or ciliary block glaucoma
In refractory cases, a complete pars plana vitrectomy along with lens removal is likely required with thorough removal of the entire hyaloid face as well as creation of vitrectomy tunnel (defined by an iridectomy-hyaloidectomy-zonulectomy
Several other techniques, susceptible to recurrence, are available. These include, but may not be limited to:
In half of patients, malignant glaucoma can be controlled with laser iridotomy and medical management
In refractory cases, a complete pars plana vitrectomy along with lens removal is likely required with thorough removal of the entire hyaloid face as well as creation of vitrectomy tunnel (defined by an iridectomy-hyaloidectomy-zonulectomy
Several other techniques, susceptible to recurrence, are available. These include, but may not be limited to:
- Transcorneal needling
- Create a posterior sclerotomy to disrupt the anterior hyaloid
- Anterior vitrectomy via pars plana approach and/or in combination with reformation of the anterior chamber with air
In half of patients, malignant glaucoma can be controlled with laser iridotomy and medical management
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