Pupillary Block, Aphakic Follow-up
- Author: Deborah R Eezzuduemhoi, MD; Chief Editor: Hampton Roy Sr, MD more...
Further Inpatient Care
- It is necessary to check the IOP 1 hour after the operation.
- The patient usually is discharged home after iridotomy or iridectomy with instruction to return to the eye clinic within 24 hours.
Inpatient & Outpatient Medications
The patient is instructed to use the prescribed medications (see Medication).
Complications
- Iridectomy
- Hyphema
- Corneoscleral wound infection
- Laser iridotomy - Hyphema
Prognosis
If the pupillary block is treated promptly, IOP will return to the reference range, ocular symptoms will be ameliorated, and the visual acuity will improve.
Patient Education
Teach patients to recognize the symptoms and to seek eye care promptly.
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