Myopic Shift Following Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty: A Case Report.
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2014-02-01
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Introduction: Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) (Lumenis, Santa Clara, CA) was
developed in 1999 as a means to lower IOP in patients with glaucoma. It is a relatively
safe procedure. We report a rare side effect of anterior chamber shallowing with myopic
following SLT.
Case Presentation: A 48 year-old white female who underwent SLT OD developed a 4-
diopter myopic shift and anterior chamber shallowing 1 week following SLT. Both the
anterior chamber shallowing and the myopic shift resolved within 5 weeks.
Conclusion: Anterior chamber shallowing and myopic shift following SLT is a rare side
effect but is reversible. Physicians and patients should be aware of this potential side
effect of SLT.
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Selective laser trabeculoplasty, side effect, myopic shift, glaucoma
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Song Julia, Song Alice, Palmares Trisa, Song Michael. Myopic Shift Following Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty: A Case Report. British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research. 2014 Feb; 4(4): 1008-1013.