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Tarun Sood1, Neha Chahuan2, Ananya Shree3
1Department of Ophthalmology, Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla, India.
Clinical & Experimental Optometry
|September 13, 2024
Summary
Netarsudil eye drops can cause corneal complications, including vascularization and edema. These side effects resolved after discontinuing the Rho kinase inhibitor medication.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Corneal Diseases
- Ophthalmic Pharmacology
Background:
- Netarsudil is a Rho kinase inhibitor used to treat glaucoma.
- Ocular side effects of topical medications are a common concern in ophthalmology.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a unique case of corneal complications potentially linked to netarsudil eye drops.
- To highlight the importance of considering medication side effects in corneal pathology.
Main Methods:
- A case report detailing a patient's experience with netarsudil eye drops.
- Clinical observation of corneal changes and their response to medication discontinuation.
Main Results:
- Superficial corneal vascularization, hemorrhages, and microcystic edema were observed.
- These corneal changes were localized to the inferior cornea.
- Complete regression of all corneal findings occurred within 3 months of stopping netarsudil.
Conclusions:
- Netarsudil eye drops may be associated with specific corneal side effects.
- Discontinuation of netarsudil led to the resolution of these corneal changes.
- This case represents a novel finding not previously reported in the literature.
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