Postoperative anterior uveitis in a patient submitted to combined treatment with cataract surgery and iStent inject^®. How to manage?

Uveíte anterior no pós-operatório de facectomia combinada com implante de iStent inject^®. Como manejar?

ABSTRACT

Minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries are surgical treatment alternatives for glaucoma aimed at reducing intraocular pressure with a better safety profile compared to traditional trabeculectomy. However, in spite of less invasive techniques, complications may develop in any surgical procedure. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case report of anterior uveitis following combined treatment with cataract surgery and iStent inject^® which addresses the management of postoperative inflammation.

Keywords:
Glaucoma open-angle; Uveitis anterior; Inflammation; Cataract extraction; Minimally invasive surgical procedures