A Case of Uveitis-Glaucoma-Hyphema Syndrome Related to a Hydrus Microstent

J Glaucoma. 2024 Jan 1;33(1):51-54. doi: 10.1097/IJG.0000000000002287. Epub 2023 Aug 7.

Abstract

Uveitis-Glaucoma-Hyphema (UGH) syndrome is characterized by episodes of anterior chamber inflammation, elevated intraocular pressure and hyphema. It is caused by a mechanical chafing of the iris or ciliary body typically by a malpositioned intraocular lens. We present a rare case of UGH syndrome related to the insertion of a Hydrus Microstent. Because of the increased number of microinvasive glaucoma surgeries being performed and a reduction of UGH syndrome patients related to the insertion of intraocular lenses, it is an important diagnosis to consider in patients with recurrent postoperative inflammation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Glaucoma* / diagnosis
  • Glaucoma* / etiology
  • Glaucoma* / surgery
  • Glaucoma, Open-Angle* / diagnosis
  • Glaucoma, Open-Angle* / etiology
  • Glaucoma, Open-Angle* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Hyphema / diagnosis
  • Hyphema / etiology
  • Inflammation
  • Intraocular Pressure
  • Lens Diseases*
  • Lenses, Intraocular* / adverse effects
  • Syndrome
  • Uveitis* / diagnosis
  • Uveitis* / etiology
  • Uveitis* / surgery