To present a case with free iris cysts in the anterior chamber and its management with YAG laser.
Case Report
A 14-year-old boy presenting with the complaint of seeing a small ball-like moving mass in his left eye.
Results
Slit-lamp examination revealed a pair of free-floating iris cysts located inferiorly in the anterior chamber. After YAG laser application both the cysts collapsed.
Conclusions
This is the first report of a case with multiple free iris cysts in the anterior chamber. Considering the possibility of endothelial damage in the long term, it is worth noting the favorable response to YAG laser treatment.
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