Malignant glaucoma management: literature review

Abstract

Malignant glaucoma remains a challenging complications of ocular surgery. It has been reported to occur spontaneously or after any ophthalmic procedure, it is most commonly encountered after glaucoma surgery. The clinical diagnosis is made in the setting of a patent peripheral iridotomy and axial flattening of the anterior chamber. Intraocular pressure is usually elevated, but it may be normal in some cases. The exact etiology of this condition is not fully understood, several mechanisms have been proposed. This review discusses pathophysiology, differential diagnosis, imaging modalities, and current treatment strategies for this rare form of secondary glaucoma.