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Severe steroid-induced glaucoma following intravitreal injection of triamcinolone acetonide
Polly A Quiram1, Christine R Gonzales, Steven D Schwartz
1Jules Stein Eye Institute, David Geffen/UCLA School of Medicine, 100 Stein Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA. pollyquiram@yahoo.com
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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