J Korean Ophthalmol Soc.  1988 Apr;29(2):419-423.

A Case of Steroid-induced Glaucoma

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  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, Korea University, Seoul, Korea.

Abstract

The prolonged use of steroids, especially the topical administration of ccrticosteroid, will causes an intraocular pressure(IOP) devation in some patients with clinical finding that typically resemble primary open-angle glaucoma. The authors experienced a case of steroid-induced glaucoma following systemic and topical use of dexamethasone for seborrheic dermatitis of both eyelids 3 years previously. During the past few months patient had noted complete lloss of vision in right eye and decrease of vision considerably, in left eye and a trabeculectomy was done on the left eye. We report a case of steroid-induced glaucoma and the literatures were reviewed briefly.


MeSH Terms

Administration, Topical
Dermatitis, Seborrheic
Dexamethasone
Eyelids
Glaucoma*
Glaucoma, Open-Angle
Humans
Steroids
Trabeculectomy
Dexamethasone
Steroids
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