Plateau iris in children

J AAPOS. 2015 Aug;19(4):377-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jaapos.2015.02.017. Epub 2015 Jul 31.

Abstract

Narrow iridocorneal angles, a very rare condition in the pediatric population, can lead to visual loss through angle closure glaucoma. In the workup for patients with narrow iridocorneal angles, plateau iris must be considered in the differential diagnosis. We describe 5 children with plateau iris, the youngest 5 years of age. All were confirmed using ultrasound biomicroscopy and were offered iridotomy for treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Glaucoma, Angle-Closure / diagnostic imaging*
  • Glaucoma, Angle-Closure / physiopathology
  • Glaucoma, Angle-Closure / surgery
  • Gonioscopy
  • Humans
  • Intraocular Pressure / physiology
  • Iridectomy
  • Iris / surgery
  • Iris Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Iris Diseases / physiopathology
  • Iris Diseases / surgery
  • Laser Coagulation
  • Male
  • Microscopy, Acoustic
  • Visual Acuity / physiology