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Acute angle-closure glaucoma associated with surgical anesthesia.

D T Fazio, J B Bateman, R E Christensen

    Archives of Ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
    |March 1, 1985
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    Anesthesia can trigger acute angle-closure glaucoma in older adults, especially after abdominal surgery. Medications like atropine and succinylcholine may increase this risk by causing pupil dilation.

    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Anesthesiology
    • Medical History

    Background:

    • Acute angle-closure glaucoma is a serious ophthalmic condition.
    • Anesthesia and associated medications are potential triggers for various medical complications.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify and analyze cases of acute angle-closure glaucoma following anesthesia.
    • To investigate potential contributing factors in patients undergoing surgical procedures.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of inpatient records at UCLA Medical Center (1955-1980).
    • Inclusion criteria: discharge diagnosis of glaucoma.
    • Identification of nine cases of acute angle-closure glaucoma post-anesthesia.

    Main Results:

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    • Nine cases of acute angle-closure glaucoma identified among 913 glaucoma diagnoses.
    • Mean patient age was 63 years; 7/9 were female.
    • Commonly associated factors included abdominal/pelvic surgery, parenteral atropine/scopolamine, ephedrine, and succinylcholine chloride.
    • Drug-induced mydriasis and psychological stress were considered potential contributors.

    Conclusions:

    • Anesthesia, particularly with medications causing mydriasis (pupil dilation), may precipitate acute angle-closure glaucoma.
    • Risk factors include advanced age, female sex, specific surgical procedures, and certain anesthetic adjuncts.
    • Further investigation into the mechanisms linking anesthesia and glaucoma is warranted.