Abstract
Acute angle-closure glaucoma is a real ophthalmic emergency that requires prompt therapy. Pupillary block is the most common mechanism leading to acute angle-closure glaucoma, and it occurs when the flow of aqueous humor from the posterior chamber to the anterior chamber is obstructed by a functional block between the pupillary portion of the iris and the lens. The flow of aqueous humor through the pupillary aperture can be impeded in several ways.1We report a unique case of acute pupillary block, angle-closure glaucoma that developed secondary to an air bubble, which was occluding the pupillary aperture. Report of a Case. A 65-year-old Hispanic woman, who had nanophthalmos, underwent cataract extraction via phacoemulsification; the procedure was complicated by a small tear in the Descemet membrane. At the end of the procedure, a large air bubble was infused into the anterior chamber to unfold the tear and prevent its extension. Eight
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