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Case Reports
. 2024 Jan 1;33(1):51-54.
doi: 10.1097/IJG.0000000000002287. Epub 2023 Aug 7.

A Case of Uveitis-Glaucoma-Hyphema Syndrome Related to a Hydrus Microstent

Tyler M Kaplan  1 , Arthur J Sit
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A Case of Uveitis-Glaucoma-Hyphema Syndrome Related to a Hydrus Microstent

Tyler M Kaplan et al. J Glaucoma. .

Abstract

Uveitis-Glaucoma-Hyphema (UGH) syndrome is characterized by episodes of anterior chamber inflammation, elevated intraocular pressure and hyphema. It is caused by a mechanical chafing of the iris or ciliary body typically by a malpositioned intraocular lens. We present a rare case of UGH syndrome related to the insertion of a Hydrus Microstent. Because of the increased number of microinvasive glaucoma surgeries being performed and a reduction of UGH syndrome patients related to the insertion of intraocular lenses, it is an important diagnosis to consider in patients with recurrent postoperative inflammation.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure: A.J.S. has received research funding from Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc and Qlaris Bio, Inc., and has been a consultant for Allergan, Inc., Injectsense, Inc., PolyActiva, Pty, and Qlaris Bio, Inc. The remaining author declares no conflict of interest.

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