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Glaucoma\Pilocarpine\Uncontrolled\Surgery\Blindness

Summary

After long-term use of pilocarpine, the glaucoma became uncontrolled. Following surgery, the patient lost vision in one eye.

Treatment Record

Detailed Treatment Process

Outcome of Treatment

The operated eye became blind

Outcome Analysis

Long-term use of pilocarpine was a major independent factor in this case. The surgical procedure and instrumentation also differed from those in typical glaucoma surgery. In other words, after obtaining the complete medical records—including disease course documentation, difficult case discussions, preoperative discussions, and operative notes—the patient should be able to identify content that does not meet standard requirements.

Experience Discrepancy Index

Over-Treatment 5
Lack of Informed Consent 7
Outcome Misrepresentation 7
Financial Exploitation 7
Rehabilitation Neglect 0
Diagnostic Inaccuracy 1
Communication Breakdown 3
Procedural Complications 9
Lack of Accountability 2
Delayed Intervention 9
EDI 50

Audit Intervention

For uncontrolled glaucoma, it is reasonable for doctors to recommend surgery. Now that the operated eye has gone blind, further discussion serves little purpose. The key is to act early. At the onset of glaucoma, while seeking medical care, contact this website at the same time. Only in this way can the final outcome be avoided.

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