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Is Posner Schlossman syndrome benign?

A Jap1, M Sivakumar, S P Chee

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, Changi General Hospital, Singapore.

Ophthalmology
|April 26, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Posner Schlossman syndrome (PSS) can lead to glaucoma, especially with longer disease duration. Regular monitoring of optic disc and visual fields is crucial for PSS patients to detect glaucoma early.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Glaucoma Research
  • Uveitis Studies

Background:

  • Posner Schlossman syndrome (PSS) is a condition characterized by recurrent episodes of unilateral acute anterior uveitis.
  • Understanding the long-term clinical course and potential complications of PSS is essential for patient management.

Observation:

  • A retrospective case series reviewed 53 eyes of 50 patients with PSS.
  • Glaucoma was diagnosed in 26.4% of eyes due to repeated PSS attacks.
  • Patients with PSS for 10 years or more had a 2.8 times higher risk of developing glaucoma.

Findings:

  • Glaucoma developed in a significant proportion of PSS patients over time.
  • Glaucoma filtering surgery with antimetabolites was performed on 17% of eyes.
  • Post-surgery, some eyes experienced recurrent iritis and elevated intraocular pressure.

Implications:

  • Patients with Posner Schlossman syndrome require vigilant monitoring for glaucoma development.
  • Regular assessment of optic disc appearance and visual fields is critical for early detection and intervention.
  • Long-term follow-up is necessary to manage potential complications like glaucoma and recurrent uveitis.

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