Dislocation of a posterior chamber intraocular lens resulting in the formation of pupillary block glaucoma.

Pupillary block glaucoma may commonly occur secondary to: Aphakia or pseudophakia with either anterior vitreous displacement, dislocated anterior or posterior intraocular lens, or pupillary capture by intraocular lens implant Ectopia lentis Phacomorphic glaucoma due to cataractous lens intumesence Management: Anti-glaucoma therapy (i.e. aqueous suppressant therapy) initially Miotic drops may be helpful to eliminate the pupillary block / iris bombe Surgical therapy often needed (procedures may include laser iridotomy, laser iridoplasty, surgical iridectomy, or glaucoma filtering surgery)

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