Urrets-Zavalia Syndrome after Iris-Claw-Lens Implantation, Inadequate Iridectomy and Acute Glaucoma

Introduction

Urrets-Zavalia syndrome is characterized by an irreversible mydriasis generally as a result of increased intraocular pressure (IOP) and ischemia of the iris [1]. It was described after penetrating keratoplasty for keratoconus [1] as well as other ophthalmological surgery, like trabeculectomy [2], argon laser peripheral iridoplasty [3], LASIK [4] as well as deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty [5].

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