Postoperative secondary glaucoma and anterior staphyloma in a patient with homocystinuria

J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2005 Jul-Aug;42(4):243-6. doi: 10.3928/01913913-20050701-09.

Abstract

We describe recurrent bilateral homocystinuria-related lens dislocation into the anterior chamber in a patient who had postoperative anterior staphyloma and secondary intractable aphakic glaucoma in only one eye. We discuss the possible causes of and treatment modalities for this complication.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anterior Eye Segment / pathology*
  • Aphakia, Postcataract / etiology
  • Child
  • Ciliary Body / pathology*
  • Female
  • Glaucoma / etiology*
  • Homocystine / blood
  • Homocystinuria / complications*
  • Humans
  • Intraocular Pressure
  • Laser Coagulation
  • Lens Subluxation / etiology
  • Lens Subluxation / surgery*
  • Postoperative Complications*
  • Recurrence
  • Uveal Diseases / etiology*
  • Uveal Diseases / surgery
  • Vitrectomy

Substances

  • Homocystine