International Ophthalmology

, Volume 30, Issue 3, pp 329–331 | Cite as

Migration of reticulated hyaluronic acid implant [SK-GEL] following deep sclerectomy

Case Report
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Abstract

A new complication after deep sclerectomy with implant is presented as a case report. A 42-year-old male with uncontrolled primary open-angle glaucoma underwent nonpenetrating deep sclerectomy (NPDS) with an SK-GEL implant in his left eye. Two months after surgery the implant was noted to migrate into the subconjunctival space. Seven months later the implant was stable in the new position without complication. Implant migration into the subconjunctival space is a possible complication of NPDS.

Keywords

Nonpenetrating deep sclerectomy Laser goniopuncture Reticulated hyaluronic acid implants 

Notes

Acknowledgments

The author thanks Ms Connie B. Unisa-Marfil for secretarial assistance. This work was supported by the Glaucoma Research Chair in Ophthalmology.

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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Department of Ophthalmology, College of MedicineKing Saud UniversityRiyadhSaudi Arabia

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