Corticosteroid-induced severe glaucoma and posterior subcapsular cataract: a case report
10.3969/j.issn.1672-5123.2009.09.004
- VernacularTitle:激素诱发的晚期青光眼和后囊下性白内障1例
- Author:
Chun-Mei, LI
;
Ye-Hong, ZHUO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
corticosteroid;
glaucoma;
cataract
- From:
International Eye Science
2009;9(9):1652-1654
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Corticosteroid-induced glaucoma (CIG) is a form of open angle glaucoma associated with both topical and systemic administration of corticosteroids. Here we described the clinical findings in a patient with severe glaucoma and posterior subcapsular cataract (PSC) after topical administration of corticosteroid eye drops. We concluded corticosteroid eye drop was an effective medicine for inflammation of the eyes; however,prolonged use could cause severe vision loss as a result of intractable corticosteroid-induced glaucoma and cataract.
