Abstract:
This is a case report of anterior chamber inflammation after removal Supramid intraluminal Stent suture used to prevent postoperative of hypotony in a patient with non-velved Glaucoma drainage device (GDD). Removal of Ripcord Supramid intraluminal stent from galucoma drainage device caused sudden ocular decompression and hypotony, this induced breakdown in the blood-aqueous barrier (BAB) causing anterior uveitis and deposition on the anterior surface of the intraccular lens. In conclusion, hypotony following removal of the intraluminal Supramid stent result in intraocular inflammation.
