Angle parameter changes of phacoemulsification and combined phacotrabeculectomy for acute primary angle closure

·AIM: To evaluate the difference in angle parameters and clinical outcome following phacoemulsification and combined phacotrabeculectomy in patients with acute primary angle closure(APAC) using ultrasound biomicroscopy(UBM).·METHODS: Patients(n =23, 31 eyes) were randomized to receive phacoemulsification or combined phacotrabeculectomy(n =24, 31 eyes). Best-corrected visual acuity(BCVA), intraocular pressure(IOP), the main complications following surgery, and indentation gonioscopy and angle parameters measured using UBM were documented preoperatively and postoperatively.· RESULTS: The improvement in BCVA in the phacoemulsification group was significantly greater than in the combined group(P 【0.05). IOP in the phacoemulsification group was slightly higher than in the combined group following 1wk of follow-up(P 【0.05),whereas there was no significant difference between the two groups at the latter follow-up(P 】0.05).Phacoemulsification alone resulted in a slight increase in the trabecular ciliary processes distance compared with the combined surgery(P 【0.05), whereas the other angle parameters showed no significant difference between the groups. Complications in combined group were greater than phacoemulsification only group.·CONCLUSION: Both surgeries effectively opened the drainage angle and deepened the anterior chamber, and IOP was well controlled postoperatively. However,phacoemulsification showed better efficacy in improving visual function and showed reduced complications following surgery.

Bilateral posterior scleritis presenting as acute primary angle closure:A case report

BACKGROUND Scleritis is a rare disease and the incidence of bilateral posterior scleritis is even rarer.Unfortunately,misdiagnosis of the latter is common due to its insidious onset,atypical symptoms,and varied manifestations.We report here a case of bilateral posterior scleritis that presented with acute eye pain and intraocular hypertension,and was initially misdiagnosed as acute primary angle closure.Expanding the literature on such cases will not only increase physicians’awareness but also help to improve accurate diagnosis.CASE SUMMARY A 53-year-old man was referred to our hospital to address a 4-d history of bilateral acute eye pain,headache,and loss of vision,after initial presentation to a local hospital 3 d prior.Our initial examination revealed bilateral cornea edema accompanied by a shallow anterior chamber and visual acuity reduction,with left-eye amblyopia(>30 years).There was bilateral hypertension(by intraocular pressure:28 mmHg in right,34 mmHg in left)and normal fundi.Accordingly,acute primary angle closure was diagnosed.Miotics and ocular hypotensive drugs were prescribed,but the symptoms continued to worsen over the 3-d treatment course.Further imaging examinations(i.e.,anterior segment photography and ultrasonography)indicated a diagnosis of bilateral posterior scleritis.Methylprednisolone,topical atropine,and steroid eye drops were prescribed along with intraocular pressure-lowering agents.Subsequent optical coherence tomography(OCT)showed gradual improvements in subretinal fluid under the sensory retina,thickened sclera,and ciliary body detachment.CONCLUSION Bilateral posterior scleritis can lead to secondary acute angle closure.Diagnosis requires ophthalmic accessory examinations(i.e.,ultrasound biomicroscopy,Bscan,and OCT).

Phacoemulsification,Intraocular Lens Implantation,Goniosynechialysis,and Pseudo-Pupilloplasty for Refractory Acute Primary Angle Closure with Atonic Dilated Pupil

Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of prompt phacoemulsification,intraocular lens implantation,visco-goniosynechialysis,combined with pseudo-pupilloplasty for refractory acute primary angle closure(APAC)with atonic dilated pupil and to describe a feasible method of pupilloplasty.Methods A consecutive series of refractory APAC patients who had atonic dilated pupil and undergone prompt phacoemulsification combined with pseudo-pupilloplasty at our center were retrospectively analyzed.Pseudo-pupilloplasty referred to a method of pupilloplasty which included 4.5-mm capsulorhexis,postoperative opacification of anterior capsule residue,and ultimate pseudo-pupil formation.Preoperative and postoperative measurements included intraocular pressure(IOP),best corrected visual acuity(BCVA),and anterior chamber depth(ACD).Intraoperative and postoperative complications were documented.The process of pseudo-pupil formation was also observed.Results A total of 20 eyes of 19 APAC patients were followed up for 19.7±9.8 months.IOP was lowered from preoperative 44.0±9.8 mmHg to 15.5±2.6 mmHg at final visit(t=11.945,P<0.001).ACD was deepened from preoperative 1.77±0.21 mm to 3.40±0.20 mm at final visit(t=-27.711,P<0.001).Twelve of 20 eyes had residual angle synechiae,whereas only 3 eyes needed anti-glaucoma medications.No severe complication was observed.All eyes had pseudo-pupil gradually formed within 3 months,accompanied with the gradual improvement of BCVA from preoperative 1.18+0.55 to 0.58±0.22,0.26±0.09,0.11±0.09,and 0.11±.09 at postoperative day 1,month 1,month 3,and last visit.Conclusions Prompt phacoemulsification-goniosynechialysis is effective and safe for refractory APAC with atonic dilated pupil.Pseudo-pupilloplasty is a feasible procedure for pupil reconstruction.

Efficacy of laser peripheral iridoplasty and iridotomy on medically refractory patients with acute primary angle closure： a three year outcome

Background Argon laser peripheral iridoplasty （ALPI） is proved to be effective in lowering intraocular pressure （lOP） of patients with mild acute primary angle closure （APAC）. It is unclear whether this laser treatment is equally efficient in managing patients with severe APAC. This study aimed peripheral iridotomy （LPI） on patients with refractory APAC, therapy. to evaluate the IOP-lowering efficacy of ALPI and laser who have previously responded poorly to intensive medical Methods Thirty-six patients （8 men and 28 women） were identified as medically refractory APAC, who still had ocular pain, red eye, hazy cornea, closed anterior chamber （AC） angle, and lOP of not less than 21 mmHg after two days or more of anti-glaucoma medication. All enrolled patients underwent ophthalmologic examinations including measurement of visual acuity （VA）, best corrected VA （BCVA）, lOP, biomicroscopy, and gonioscopy followed by ALPI immediately in the APAC eye and LPI in both eyes. Results All patients were affected unilaterally, with average age of （54.6±11.7） （range, 37.0-75.0） years old. The mean lOP value of the affected eyes dropped from （31.6±7.7） （range, 21.0-39.0） mmHg at enrollment to （18.4±8.7） （range, 10.0-27.0） mmHg 2 hours after ALPI. At follow-up day 7, the mean lOP value maintained at （14.8±4.2） （range, 9.0-21.0） mmHg, which was significantly different （P=0.000） compared with baseline. The average decrease of lOP in the APAC eyes was （16.8±7.4） （range, 12.0-21.0） mmHg. At follow-up three years later, the mean lOP of the APAC eyes stabilized at （16.3±3.2） （range, 9.0-20.0） mmHg with at least 180° of AC angle opened. Conclusion ALPI and LPI lower the lOP of medically refractory cases of APAC though they have responded poorly to anti-glaucoma medication.

Bilateral simultaneous primary acute angle-closure glaucoma

Dear Editor,Acute primary angle-closure glaucoma(PACG)is an important cause of blindness in East Asia.1 It is estimated that the overall prevalence of PACG will increase from 1.44%to 2.01%from 2020 to 2050.2 Acute PACG is typically related to increased high intraocular pressure(IOP),with symptoms including red eye,blurred vision,nausea,vomiting,and headache.Delay in timely IOPlowering treatment can result in permanent optic nerve damage and vision loss.