Preoperative hyphema and raised intraocular pressure after peribulbar anesthesia in Fuchs' heterochromic uveitis

Authors: Kang, Meena¹; Sonika²

Source: Annals of Ophthalmology, Volume 37, Number 3, September 2005 , pp. 211-213(3)

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Abstract:

We report a painless and progressive Fuchs' heterochromic uveitis presenting with visual dimness. Examination revealed stellate keratic precipitates, light-colored iris, posterior subcapsular cataract, and normal intraocular pressure (IOP). Phacoemulsification was planned. After peribulbar anesthesia and digital massage, there was significant hyphema and increased IOP. Surgery was postponed until hyphema cleared and normal IOP occurred. Patient eventually gained visual acuity 6/6.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1385/AO:37:3:211

Affiliations: 1: Department of Ophthalmology, Government Medical College and Hospital Sector 32, Chandigarh, India, Email: meenakang34@yahoo.co.in 2: Department of Ophthalmology, Government Medical College and Hospital Sector 32, Chandigarh, India,

Publication date: 2005-09-01