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Bilateral acute angle-closure glaucoma in a migraine patient receiving topiramate: a case report
Kendra L Cole1, Ernest E Wang, Richard M Aronwald
1Department of Emergency Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois 60611, USA.
Background:
Patients with migraine headaches are frequently prescribed topiramate to treat their condition.
Case Report:
We present a case of bilateral acute angle-closure glaucoma occurring 2 days after topiramate therapy was increased for symptoms related to migraine.
Conclusion:
Acute angle-closure glaucoma secondary to topiramate is an uncommon but serious adverse reaction that may result in severe morbidity such as permanent visual loss if not recognized in a timely manner. Treatment differs from primary acute angle-closure glaucoma in that discontinuation of topiramate is necessary for the glaucoma to resolve.
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