Abstract
Purpose: We present a case of goniosynechiolysis in the treatment of chronic angle-closure glaucoma with persistent peripheral anterior synechia (PAS) after extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) for phacomorphic glaucoma that remained uncontrolled using topical glaucoma medications.Case summary: A 59-year-old woman presented with right eye pain and visual loss that started 3 days ago. Examination revealed an intraocular pressure (IOP) of 46 mmHg, a narrow central anterior chamber, and peripheral iridocorneal touch, indicative of phacomorphic glaucoma. Although ECCE was performed, PAS was not adequately resolved. Initially, visual acuity, IOP, and visual field were controlled with a single topical glaucoma medication. However, progressive retinal nerve fiber layer thinning and uncontrolled IOP, despite maximal medical therapy. Therefore, goniosynechiolysis was performed at 24 months after ECCE. The procedure reduced IOP from 25 mmHg to 13 mmHg without complications, such as hyphema, cyclodialysis, and fibrin formation.Conclusions: Goniosynechiolysis can be a safe and effective intervention for chronic angle-closure glaucoma with persistent PAS and elevated IOP.
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