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Hyperplastic persistent pupillary membrane associated with subacute angle-closure glaucoma

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We describe a case of hyperplastic persistent pupillary membrane (HPPM) with good visual acuity associated with angle-closure glaucoma. Both gonioscopy and Ultrasound biomicroscopy showed a narrow, occludable angle. A diagnosis of subacute angle closure was made and Nd: YAG iridotomy was undertaken in both eyes. Patients with HPPM may be at an increased risk of angle-closure glaucoma.

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  1. Dr. Rajendra Prasad Center for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, 110029, New Delhi, India

    Vijay B. Wagh MD, Pradeep Venkatesh MD, Prashant Bhartiya MD, Tanuj Dada MD & Harinder S. Sethi MD

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The authors have stated that they have no significant financial interest or other relationship with any product manufacturer or provider of services discussed in this article. The authors also do not discuss the use of off-label products, which includes unlabeled, unapproved, or investigative products or devices.

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Wagh, V.B., Venkatesh, P., Bhartiya, P. et al. Hyperplastic persistent pupillary membrane associated with subacute angle-closure glaucoma. Ann Ophthalmol 37, 51–53 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1385/AO:37:1:051

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