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A 29-year-old man with bilateral megalocornea
Digital Journal of Ophthalmology 2021
Volume 27, Number 2
April 18, 2021
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John Mark S. de Leon, MD | Department of Health Eye Center, East Avenue Medical Center, Quezon City, Philippines
Marc Alfred C. Mangahas | Department of Health Eye Center, East Avenue Medical Center, Quezon City, Philippines



Treatment
Because of advanced glaucoma with uncontrolled IOP despite maximal medical therapy, the patient eventually underwent aqueous drainage device implantation (Aurolab, Madurai, India; see Figure 6). Laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI) in the left eye reversed the posterior bowing of the peripheral iris.
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Figure 6.
 Anterior segment photograph of the right eye 1 week after glaucoma drainage device insertion showing the tube visible superotemporally (arrow).


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