High resolution ultrasonography in eyes with angle-closure glaucoma associated with the cicatricial stage of retinopathy of prematurity.

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  • Author(s): Suzuki A;Suzuki A; Kondo N; Terasaki H
  • Source:
    Japanese journal of ophthalmology [Jpn J Ophthalmol] 2005 Jul-Aug; Vol. 49 (4), pp. 312-4.
  • Publication Type:
    Case Reports; Journal Article
  • Language:
    English
  • Additional Information
    • Source:
      Publisher: Springer Tokyo Country of Publication: Japan NLM ID: 0044652 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 0021-5155 (Print) Linking ISSN: 00215155 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Jpn J Ophthalmol Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Publication: 2004- : Tokyo : Springer Tokyo
      Original Publication: Tokyo, Dept. of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Univ. of Tokyo.
    • Subject Terms:
      Anterior Eye Segment/*diagnostic imaging ; Ciliary Body/*diagnostic imaging ; Glaucoma, Angle-Closure/*diagnostic imaging ; Iris/*diagnostic imaging ; Retinopathy of Prematurity/*diagnostic imaging; Gestational Age ; Glaucoma, Angle-Closure/etiology ; Glaucoma, Angle-Closure/surgery ; Humans ; Infant, Newborn ; Infant, Very Low Birth Weight ; Intraocular Pressure ; Iridectomy ; Iris/surgery ; Retinopathy of Prematurity/complications ; Ultrasonography
    • Abstract:
      Background: Angle-closure glaucoma in children at the cicatricial stage of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) has been thought to be caused by the anterior displacement of the lens-iris diaphragm resulting from contraction of a retrolental fibrous membrane. Other possible mechanisms include pupillary block and ciliary block.
      Cases: Three patients (three eyes) at the cicatricial stage of ROP with angle-closure glaucoma were examined by high-resolution ultrasonography before and after peripheral iridectomy.
      Observations: High-resolution ultrasonography preoperatively showed that the angle was closed. A retrolental fibrous membrane was attached behind the lens. After the iridectomy, ultrasonography showed an open angle, and the intraocular pressure was normal.
      Conclusions: The angle closure in our three patients was caused mainly by a pupillary block and could be treated by peripheral iridectomy.
      ((c) Japanese Ophthalmological Society 2005.)
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    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20050803 Date Completed: 20050920 Latest Revision: 20181113
    • Publication Date:
      20250114
    • Accession Number:
      10.1007/s10384-004-0206-4
    • Accession Number:
      16075332