Abstract
Ghost cell glaucoma may be suspected when intraocular pressure remains elevated following vitreous hemorrhage. Vitrectomy provides relief of the glaucoma and an improvement in vision. The vitrectomy specimen offers confirmation of the clinical diagnosis when examined by phase contrast microscopy.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 342-344 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Survey of Ophthalmology |
Volume | 28 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 1984 |
Keywords
- ghost cell glaucoma
- phase contrast microscopy
- vitrectomy
- vitreous hemorrhage