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Suspicious eyes - Elvis's glaucoma battle.
Richard Hc Zegers1,2, Katy C Liu3, Joost Heutink4,5
1Department of Ophthalmology, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Journal of Medical Biography
|August 16, 2024
Summary
This study details Elvis Presley's ophthalmological issues, including steroid-induced glaucoma and secondary angle closure glaucoma. His medical records reveal specific treatments for acute angle closure glaucoma episodes.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Medical History
Background:
- Elvis Presley's medical history is widely speculated, but his ophthalmological conditions remain less understood.
- This abstract focuses on the King of Rock and Roll's specific eye conditions and treatments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the nature of Elvis Presley's ophthalmological problems.
- To detail the diagnosis and treatment of his glaucoma conditions.
Main Methods:
- Review of historical medical records pertaining to Elvis Presley's ophthalmological care.
- Analysis of documented treatments for acute and chronic glaucoma.
Main Results:
- Presley suffered from steroid-induced glaucoma due to long-term steroid use.
- He also experienced secondary angle closure glaucoma, likely from anterior uveitis.
- An acute angle closure glaucoma event in 1971 was treated with specific medical and surgical interventions.
Conclusions:
- Elvis Presley's ophthalmological conditions included complex glaucoma diagnoses.
- His treatment history provides insight into managing these conditions in a unique patient.
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