NYMC Faculty Publications
Angle Closure After Boston Keratoprosthesis
Author Type(s)
Faculty
DOI
10.1097/IJG.0b013e318259b2fc
Journal Title
Journal of Glaucoma
First Page
725
Last Page
729
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-1-2013
Department
Ophthalmology
Abstract
PURPOSE: To evaluate changes in the anterior chamber angle after Boston keratoprosthesis (KPro) placement.
PATIENTS/METHODS: Ten patients were serially imaged with anterior segment optical coherence tomography after Boston KPro surgery. Angles were judged to be open or closed in the horizontal axis.
RESULTS: Seven of 10 patients had open angles before KPro placement. Within 4 months, 4 of 7 patients developed angle closure. Contact between the iris and the backplate was seen in 3 of these patients. Two of the 4 eyes demonstrated progressive angle closure. Intraocular pressure was elevated in 3 patients postoperatively due to the obstruction of a glaucoma drainage device tube (1 eye) and angle closure (2 eyes).
CONCLUSIONS: After Boston KPro surgery, patients must be carefully monitored for the onset or progression of glaucoma. Progressive angle closure can occur after placement of a Boston KPro and may be seen in conjunction with irido-backplate touch.
Recommended Citation
Panarelli, J. F., Ko, A., Sidoti, P. A., Garcia, J. P., & Banitt, M. R. (2013). Angle Closure After Boston Keratoprosthesis. Journal of Glaucoma, 22 (9), 725-729. https://doi.org/10.1097/IJG.0b013e318259b2fc
