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Glaucoma in episcleritis.

T S Harbin, I P Pollack

    Archives of Ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
    |October 11, 1975
    PubMed
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    Steroid therapy improved intraocular pressure and outflow facility in patients with episcleritis and glaucoma. This suggests inflammation of angle structures caused the elevated eye pressure.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Glaucoma Research
    • Inflammatory Eye Disease

    Background:

    • Episcleritis can sometimes be associated with secondary glaucoma.
    • Understanding the specific mechanisms of glaucoma in such cases is crucial for effective treatment.

    Observation:

    • Two patients presented with episcleritis and secondary open-angle glaucoma.
    • Anterior uveitis was notably absent in most affected eyes (3 out of 4).

    Findings:

    • Low outflow facility indicated that elevated episcleral venous pressure was unlikely to be the cause of glaucoma.
    • Positive response of intraocular pressure and outflow facility to steroid therapy suggested inflammatory pathogenesis.

    Implications:

    • Inflammation of angle structures appears to be a key factor in the elevated intraocular pressure.
    • Steroid therapy may be beneficial for managing glaucoma secondary to episcleritis.