A case of mitomycin C toxicity after XEN gel stent implantation with the XEN air technique in a glaucoma patient
Joon Young Baeg,
Han Sol Choi,
Si Hyung Lee
Abstract:Background
To discuss the first case of mitomycin C (MMC) toxicity after XEN® gel stent implantation in a glaucoma patient, conducted using the XEN “air” technique with an ophthalmic viscosurgical device (OVD).
Case presentation
A 44-year-old Asian male presented with increased intraocular pressure (IOP; 52 mmHg) accompanied by keratic precipitates and an edematous cornea. He was diagnosed with uveitic glaucoma in the left eye, and the IOP was cont… Show more
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