Ocular complications in recipients of kidney transplants

104 renal transplant recipients have been examined regarding ocular complications. A high incidence of posterior subcapsular cataracts has been found, increasing with time after operation. Only 2 cases of open angle glaucoma were found, indicating a seemingly small risk for developing a corticosteroid-induced glaucoma in such patients. A high frequency of treatment-resistant herpes simplex keratitis, probably due to reduced corneal resistance, was found.