Glaucoma drainage devices as a novel treatment option in the management of recurrent iris cysts.
Tom Collignon, Catherine Cassiman, Isabelle Saelens et al.
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Case in brief
Two patients with recurrent iris cysts, resulting from childhood trauma, were treated with glaucoma drainage devices (Baerveldt tube and PAUL tube) to manage cyst fluid drainage. Both cases showed effective control of cyst progression and maintained the cyst's position outside the visual axis. Complications included a scleral perforation in one patient, which was successfully repaired, and transient diplopia in the other, which resolved spontaneously.
Diagnostic / clinical pearl
Glaucoma drainage devices may offer a novel and effective treatment option for managing recurrent iris cysts, especially in cases resistant to conventional therapies.
Why it matters
This case highlights the potential for innovative approaches in the management of challenging ocular conditions, particularly in pediatric patients with a history of trauma.