Acute Bubble Trouble - Glaucoma Post DSEK

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Ron Fellman, MD, reviews cases of acute glaucoma secondary to air-bubble–induced pupillary block. The pupillary block is caused by an air bubble left behind to help position the endothelial graft. In this video, he shares a surgical technique to remove the air bubble, free the iris from the edge of the scroll, and reform the anterior chamber.

Posted: 8/15/2012

Acute Bubble Trouble - Glaucoma Post DSEK

Ron Fellman, MD, reviews cases of acute glaucoma secondary to air-bubble–induced pupillary block. The pupillary block is caused by an air bubble left behind to help position the endothelial graft. In this video, he shares a surgical technique to remove the air bubble, free the iris from the edge of the scroll, and reform the anterior chamber.

Posted: 8/15/2012

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Stephen Updegraff

14 years ago

Thanks for increasing awareness of "bubble trouble" ! Two preoperative YAG PI's at 10 and 2 can go a long way to preventing this headache! Steve Updegraff MD Tampa Bay, Florida

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