ULTRASOUND BIOMICROSCOPY IN STURGE-WEBER-ASSOCIATED GLAUCOMA

PURPOSE: To evaluate Sturge-Weber-associated glaucoma using ultrasound biomicroscopy. METHOD: Case report, Clinical examination combined wit h ultrasound biomicroscopy was performed in a patient with Sturge-Webe r-associated glaucoma. RESULTS: In the patient's left eye, which had S turge-Weber-associated glaucoma, a 360 degree supraciliary effusion, d ilated superficial and intrascleral vessels, and an open angle were de tected by ultrasound biomicroscopy. CONCLUSION: The presence of dilate d intrascleral vessels and supraciliary fluid support the hypothesis o f increased episcleral venous pressure as the cause of elevated intrao cular pressure in this syndrome.