Late-Onset Capsular Block Syndrome with Pupillary Block Angle Closure after Cataract Surgery with Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lens Implantation: A Case Report.

Introduction: Pseudophakic pupillary block angle-closure glaucoma is an uncommon complication following uneventful cataract surgery with posterior chamber intraocular lens (IOL) implantation. Interestingly, capsular block syndrome (CBS) has been reported as another plausible cause of pseudophakic pupillary block angle-closure glaucoma, especially in the early postoperative period. Unlike early postoperative CBS, late postoperative CBS is not associated with a shallow anterior chamber, myopic shift, or elevated intraocular pressure. We report a case of late postoperative CBS presenting with an acute-onset pupillary block angle-closure attack occurring 13 years after uneventful cataract surgery with posterior chamber IOL implantation, which has not been reported in the literature. Case Presentation: An 87-year-old male diagnosed with pseudoexfoliation syndrome developed pseudophakic pupillary block following uneventful cataract surgery with posterior chamber IOL implantation. Late-onset CBS has been identified as the underlying cause of the pupillary block. The combination of zonular laxity observed in pseudoexfoliation syndrome and the presence of a Soemmering ring are potential predisposing factors for this condition. After performing laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI) followed by Nd: YAG capsulotomy, the pupillary block was resolved and vision was improved. Conclusion: CBS should be considered as a potential cause of pseudophakic pupillary block, even in the late postoperative period. The management of late-onset CBS accompanied by pupillary block angle-closure glaucoma typically includes LPI to eliminate the pupillary block, followed by Nd: YAG capsulotomy.

Intraocular pressure measurement using ICare rebound tonometer in different positions of eye and different locations on cornea.

Intraocular pressure (IOP) is one of the most crucial aspects for diagnosis and treatment plan among patients with glaucoma. Although the gold standard for IOP measurement is Goldmann applanation tonometer (GAT)[1], it must be mounted to a slit lamp biomicroscope. However, rebound tonometer has become popular due to its ease of operation and portable design, does not require topical anesthesia, and results do not differ significantly from those of GAT[2]. The purpose of this cross-sectional study is to investigate the difference in IOP measurement with iCare IC200 in different angles of the eye and different corneal locations. All participants underwent IOP measurement by GAT twice. Then, IOP was measured with iCare by a single physician. IOP was measured in a straight manner in the upright patient position; then participants were asked to look at fixation targets, which located in four different points. IOP was measured in upgaze, downgaze, medial gaze, and lateral gaze. Then, IOP was measured at 2 mm from limbus in superior, inferior, nasal, and temporal cornea. All methods were measured twice, and the mean was used for calculation. The physician who measured IOP by iCare was masked from GAT results. A total of 168 eyes were tested with a mean age of 62.15 ± 12.34 years. Mean IOP measured by GAT and iCare at the central cornea was 15.53 ± 5.57 and 14.78 ± 6.14 mmHg, respectively. The standardized mean difference (SMD) between iCare and GAT was 0.13 (-0.09-0.34), which is insignificant. The average IOP was 0.6, 0.47, 0.91, and 0.44 mmHg lower than the primary position in upgaze, downgaze, medial gaze, and lateral gaze 15 degrees angulated positions respectively (p<.01). IOPs at 2 mm from limbus in the inferior, nasal, and temporal cornea were 0.5, 0.69, and 0.57 mmHg lower than IOP measured at the central cornea (p=<.01). IOP measurements with iCare in different angles of eye were statistically significantly lower than in the primary position. Similarly, IOPs at different locations on cornea were lower than at the central cornea. However, the difference in IOP measurements with iCare in different angles of the eye and different corneal locations was in the trivial range and might be clinically insignificant.

Pseudophakic pupillary block after reverse sulcus intraocular lens implantation: A case report.

INTRODUCTION: Reverse sulcus intraocular lens (IOL) implantation can cause serious ophthalmic complications. Even routine ocular examinations can provoke significant consequences. Herein, we present a case of recurrent pupillary capture and pseudophakic pupillary block related to reverse sulcus IOL implantation. CASE REPORT: A 44-year-old man developed a pseudophakic pupillary block after pupil dilation aimed at relieving pupillary capture in an undetected reverse position of the sulcus IOL. The pupillary block was successfully treated with 2% pilocarpine and laser peripheral iridotomywas performed to prevent recurrence. The patient experienced recurrent pupillary capture with decreased vision in the affected eye. IOL exchange was the definite treatment resulting in improved vision and proper positioning of the IOL. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPORTANCE: When the reverse position of sulcus IOL is detected postoperatively, prophylactic laser peripheral iridotomy should be considered to prevent pupillary block particularly when pupillary capture is present. Pharmacologic pupillary dilation should be performed cautiously. Recurrent pupillary capture is possible and IOL repositioning should be considered to prevent further complications.

Outcome After Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty for Glaucoma Treatment in a Thai Population.

PURPOSE: The study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and predictive factors of success after selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) for treating various types of open-angle glaucoma in a Thai population. DESIGN: The study employed a retrospective cohort design. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study retrospectively recruited Thai subjects diagnosed with open-angle glaucoma receiving first time selective laser trabeculoplasty. Primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), ocular hypertension (OHT) and other types of open-angle glaucoma were included. Reduced intraocular pressure (IOP) of 20% or decreased number of antiglaucoma drugs usage after SLT was defined as success. Various parameters were analyzed for association with SLT success. RESULTS: Ninety-six eyes were recruited in the study. Mean pre- and postSLT IOP were 19.31±3.59 and 15.04±3.13 mmHg, respectively. IOP decreased significantly in all follow-up visits (p<0.001). Overall, 59.4% met the treatment endpoint. More than 10% postSLT IOP elevation at 1 hour was the only covariate positively associated with SLT success in both univariate (odds ratio (OR) = 1.042, p = 0.037) and multivariate analyses (OR = 1.040, p = 0.046). Underlying hypertension and preSLT IOP were negatively associated with SLT success in both univariate (OR = 0.970, p = 0.026, OR = 0.955, p < 0.001) and multivariate analysis (OR = 0.970, p = 0.026, OR = 0.991, p < 0.001). CONCLUSION: IOP significantly decreased as well as the number of antiglaucoma drugs needed after SLT. More than 10% postSLT IOP elevation at 1 hour was a positive predictor whereas systemic hypertension and preSLT IOP were negative predictors of SLT success.

Characteristics and Clinical Outcomes of Hypertensive Anterior Uveitis.

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this article is to determine characteristics and outcome of hypertensive anterior uveitis and prevalence of the Herpesviridae family. Study: Retrospective cohort study. METHODS: A total of 64 anterior uveitis participants with increased intraocular pressure and Herpesviridae family polymerase chain reaction (PCR) analysis results were included. RESULTS: The prevalence of Herpes family was 53.1% (6.3% for herpes simplex virus, 10.9% for varicella-zoster virus, 34.4% for cytomegalovirus, and 1.6% for Epstein-Barr virus), Posner-Schlossman syndrome 25%, Fuchs uveitis syndrome 7.8%, and idiopathic 14.1%. The recurrence rate was 70.3%. Age in PCR-proven infection group (52.7 ± 15.3) was older than the PCR-negative group (44.4 ± 12.5) (p = 0.021). Glaucoma in PCR-proven infection group (44.1%) was more than in PCR-negative group (16.7%) (p = 0.018). Corneal endothelial cell count in PCR-proven infection group (1879.3 ± 952.3) was lower than in PCR-negative group (2532.9 ± 540.4) (p = 0.004). CONCLUSION: Viral infection was found in one half of hypertensive anterior uveitis. The complications of PCR-proven infectious case were more severe than PCR-negative case.

Isolated orbital neurofibroma in NF-1 negative patients.

Isolated orbital neurofibroma unassociated with systemic neurofibromatosis is relatively rare and may be difficult to clinically differentiate from other orbital tumors. The authors report a case of isolated orbital neurofibroma without neurofibromatosis type 1.

Accuracy of noncycloplegic refraction in primary school children in southern Thailand.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the accuracy of noncycloplegic refraction compared with cycloplegic refraction in diagnosing refractive error in primary school children in southern Thailand. MATERIAL AND METHOD: This is a cross-sectional study. One hundred twenty children aged from 6-13 years who had visual acuity of 20/40 or worse in at least one eye were included. All the children underwent autorefraction using a Nikon model NRK-8000, retinoscopy and subjective refraction without cycloplegia followed by cycloplegic refraction. The spherical power (SP), cylindrical power (CP), cylindrical axis (CA), and spherical equivalence (SE) from each noncycloplegic technique were compared to cycloplegic refraction using the mean difFerence. The authors also showed the percentage agreement between the data obtainedfrom the three noncycloplegic techniques with those from cycloplegic refraction. RESULTS: The SE mean diFference of noncycloplegic autorefraction, retinoscopy and subjective refraction with cycloplegic refraction were -0.85, -0.19, and -0.26, respectively (p < 0.0001). The data for the SP was similar The cylindrical power mean diFferences were -0.18, -0.13, and -0.02, respectively. The percentage agreements of SE between noncycloplegic autorefraction, retinoscopy, and subjective refraction with cycloplegic refraction within +/- 0.5 diopter (D) were 31.25%, 80.84%, and 81.66%, respectively. For the cylindrical power, the percentages of patients who were within +/- 0.5 D were 87.50%, 94.58%, and 97.50%. The percentages of patients who were within 10 degrees of the cylindrical axis were 73.46%, 96.91%, and 97.53%. CONCLUSION: Noncycloplegic retinoscopy and subjective refraction are clinically accurate and can be applied for refractive error screening in primary school children. Noncycloplegic autorefraction has a tendency towards minus over-correction.