Acute angle closure glaucoma after oculoplastic surgery

Orbit. 2008;27(1):49-50. doi: 10.1080/01676830701512494.

Abstract

Purpose: To describe two patients with acute angle closure glaucoma after oculoplastic surgery.

Design: Interventional case reports.

Methods: Review of clinical findings and treatment.

Results: A 61-year-old female developed a painful eye with decreased visual acuity a few days after bilateral blepharoplasty. A 69-year-old male developed a painful red eye with decreased visual acuity a few days after ptosis correction. In both cases the intraocular pressure increased to more than 50 mmHg. Both patients were diagnosed with acute angle closure glaucoma and treated appropriately.

Conclusions: Acute angle closure glaucoma is a possible complication of oculoplastic surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Blepharoplasty / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Glaucoma, Angle-Closure / etiology*
  • Glaucoma, Angle-Closure / therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures / adverse effects*
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / adverse effects