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Presentation type	E-poster
Title	A series of acute corneal edema and residual subepithelial haze after bilateral selective laser trabeculoplasty.

Purpose	To report 3 cases of acute corneal edema and subepithelial haze soon after bilateral selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT).
Methods	SLT was performed to treat open-angle glaucoma in 3 female, middle aged patients who subsequently developed stromal haze within 24 to 48 hours after the procedure.
Results	The patients were treated with topical steroids for several weeks. Due to uncontrolled intraocular pressure, one patient underwent a trabeculectomy. The corneal edema resolved. However, all three patients were left with a hyperopic shift as well as changes in corneal astigmatism in the majority of the patients.
Conclusion	Occurrence of corneal edema and subepithelial haze after SLT is an extremely rare event. Although certain causes are postulated to play a role in this complication, it is not yet understood what may predispose a patient to corneal changes as a result of this laser procedure.
Conflict of interest	No

Authors 1

Last name	NIJS
Initials	J
Department	KU Leuven
City	Leuven

Authors 2

Last name	Vandewalle
Initials	E
Department	UZ Leuven
City	Leuven

Authors 3

Last name	Walgrave
Initials	V
Department	Oculus
City	Ieper

Authors 4

Last name	Somers
Initials	A
Department	Oogartsen Vaartkom
City	Leuven

Authors 5

Last name	Lemmens
Initials	S
Department	UZ Leuven
City	Leuven