Hyphema during selective laser trabeculoplasty

Abstract

The occurrence of hyphema during the performance of selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) is a complication that can occur, as seen in this goniophotograph. Due to inadequate visualization of the trabecular meshwork, it was decided to continue with the procedure at a second time point. After complete and spontaneous resolution of the hyphema, SLT treatment was completed with a satisfactory result.

The occurrence frequency of this complication seems to be very low, since in the literature there is only one work that described something similar, which resolved without sequelae¹. There is another case reported, but it occurred 3 days after SLT².