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EyeRounds Photo Quiz #4

Compiled by Justin Risma, MD

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Q12: Name the pertinent findings in these photos.

A12:
1. Glaukomflecken: small anterior subcapsular opacities.
2. Iris atrophy.

Q13: What is the most likely cause?

A13: Prior episode(s) of acute angle closure glaucoma causing ischemia and necrosis of the lens epithelium and iris.

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last updated: 08/03/2015
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