Eyes With Dislocated Lenses May Be Misdiagnosed With Acute Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma

Thursday, June 6, 2013

Ocular Surgery News

Neglected ocular history and signs of ocular trauma most commonly resulted in misdiagnosis in patients with acute angle-closure glaucoma secondary to lens dislocation, according to a study.

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The patient depicted in the photo was scheduled for a surgical procedure which was aborted at the beginning of the case. The photo was taken 2 weeks after the scheduled surgery. What was the most likely intraoperative event?
1. post injection retrobulbar hematoma
2. infection from nonsterile instruments
3. cautery fire
4. allergic reaction to surgical drapes
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Eyes With Dislocated Lenses May Be Misdiagnosed With Acute Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma

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The patient depicted in the photo was scheduled for a surgical procedure which was aborted at the beginning of the case. The photo was taken 2 weeks after the scheduled surgery. What was the most likely intraoperative event?

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