Woman presents with elevated IOP

A 71-year-old woman was referred to the New England Eye Center for evaluation of elevated IOP in the left eye. Four weeks before presentation, she had undergone bilateral laser peripheral iridotomies due to concern for narrow angles. One week after the procedure, IOP in the left eye was elevated to 32 mm Hg, and an attempt was made to enlarge the peripheral iridotomy in the left eye at that time.
The patient’s ocular history was notable for cataract surgery in both eyes 6 years earlier followed by bilateral YAG capsulotomy. (Read more...)

Full Story →