Post-penetrating keratoplasty glaucoma.
Indian J Ophthalmol
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2008 Jul-Aug; 56(4): 269-77
Article
Dans Anglais
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-72285
ABSTRACT
Post-penetrating keratoplasty (post-PK) glaucoma is an important cause of irreversible visual loss and graft failure. The etiology for this disorder is multifactorial, and with the use of new diagnostic equipment, it is now possible to elucidate the exact pathophysiology of this condition. A clear understanding of the various mechanisms that operate during different time frames following PK is essential to chalk out the appropriate management algorithms. The various issues with regard to its management, including the putative risk factors, intraocular pressure (IOP) assessment post-PK, difficulties in monitoring with regard to the visual fields and optic nerve evaluation, are discussed. A step-wise approach to management starting from the medical management to surgery with and without metabolites and the various cycloablative procedures in cases of failed filtering procedures and excessive perilimbal scarring is presented. Finally, the important issue of minimizing the incidence of glaucoma following PK, especially through the use of oversized grafts and iris tightening procedures in the form of concomitant iridoplasty are emphasized. It is important to weigh the risk-benefit ratio of any modality used in the treatment of this condition as procedures aimed at IOP reduction, namely trabeculectomy with antimetabolites, and glaucoma drainage devices can trigger graft rejection, whereas cyclodestructive procedures can not only cause graft failure but also precipitate phthisis bulbi. Watchful expectancy and optimal time of intervention can salvage both graft and vision in this challenging condition.
Texte intégral:
Disponible
Indice:
IMSEAR (Asie du Sud-Est)
Sujet Principal:
Humains
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Trabéculectomie
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Glaucome
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Facteurs de risque
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Kératoplastie transfixiante
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Microscopie acoustique
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Iridectomie
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Pression intraoculaire
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Pôle antérieur du bulbe oculaire
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Antihypertenseurs
Type d'étude:
Etude d'étiologie
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Facteurs de risque
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Indian J Ophthalmol
Année:
2008
Type:
Article
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