Late-onset malignant glaucoma associated with Soemmering's ring: A case report.

ABSTRACT: Malignant glaucoma typically presents immediately after angle-closure surgery. However, late-onset malignant glaucoma can occur after various ocular procedures. This report describes the case of an African-American woman in her late 70s who developed malignant glaucoma 7 years after cataract surgery. She initially presented with signs of acute angle-closure glaucoma. Symptoms began a few days earlier with unilateral blurred vision and a dull orbital ache. The patient was initially managed with maximum aqueous humor suppressants. Imaging and ocular examination raised suspicion of malignant glaucoma, and a Soemmering's ring was noted on examination. Laser peripheral iridotomy was attempted in the operating room; however, definitive treatment involving iridozonulohyaloidectomy with vitrectomy

SUBMITTER: Nusair O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12368397 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature