Abstract:Pigmentary glaucoma (PG) a type of secondary open angle glaucoma is characterized by classic diagnostic triad of Krukenberg's spindle; mid peripheral iris transillumination defects and dense Trabecular pigmentation. Treatment consists of medical management followed by laser iridotomy/ laser trabeculoplasty and trabeculectomy in recalcitrant cases; trabeculectomy is challenging with a higher risk of bleb failure and Hypotony Maculopathy.We report the case of a 43-year-old one-eyed male with BCVA 6/9 OS (log MAR… Show more
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