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Bilateral angle closure glaucoma following snake bite.

Renuka Srinivasan1, Subashini Kaliaperumal, T K Dutta

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry 605 006, India.

The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
|April 29, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Snake bites can rarely cause serious eye problems. This report details two cases of bilateral acute angle closure glaucoma after snake bites, with full recovery after prompt treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Toxicology
  • Herpetology

Background:

  • Snake venoms are complex biological toxins.
  • Ocular complications following snake envenomation are infrequent.
  • Acute angle closure glaucoma is an ophthalmic emergency.

Observation:

  • Two patients presented with bilateral acute angle closure glaucoma after snake bites.
  • The ocular complications developed subsequent to snake envenomation.
  • Detailed clinical presentation and management of these rare cases were observed.

Findings:

  • Snake venom exposure can precipitate acute angle closure glaucoma.
  • Prompt diagnosis and intervention are crucial for managing this rare complication.
  • Complete visual recovery was achieved in both reported cases.

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Implications:

  • Highlights the potential for severe ocular toxicity from snake venoms.
  • Emphasizes the importance of ophthalmologic evaluation in snake bite cases.
  • Informs clinical practice regarding the recognition and management of rare snake bite-induced ocular emergencies.