Severe steroid-induced glaucoma following intravitreal injection of triamcinolone acetonide |
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Authors: | Quiram Polly A Gonzales Christine R Schwartz Steven D |
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Institution: | Jules Stein Eye Institute, David Geffen/UCLA School of Medicine, 100 Stein Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA. pollyquiram@yahoo.com |
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Abstract: | PURPOSE: To report a case of severe corticosteroid-induced glaucoma after intravitreal injection of triamcinolone acetate in a 34-year-old man without a history of glaucoma. DESIGN: Observational case report. METHODS: Retrospective review of a clinical case. RESULTS: A 34-year-old man acquired visual field defects and severe vision loss in both eyes after intravitreal injection of triamcinolone for diabetic macular edema. CONCLUSIONS: Intravitreal injection of triamcinolone is a commonly performed treatment for many retinal conditions. This treatment has the potential to cause severe vision loss as a result of intractable corticosteroid-induced glaucoma. |
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