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Intraocular pressure response to corticosteroids in children
The British Journal of Ophthalmology
|June 1, 1980
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Topical dexamethasone 0.1% treatment for vernal conjunctivitis in children showed a significant impact on intraocular pressure. This response differed significantly compared to normal adults, indicating a unique pediatric ocular response.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Pediatric Medicine
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Vernal conjunctivitis is a common allergic eye condition in children.
- Topical corticosteroids, like dexamethasone, are frequently used to manage ocular inflammation.
- Intraocular pressure (IOP) is a critical parameter in ophthalmic evaluations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effect of topical dexamethasone 0.1% on intraocular pressure in children with vernal conjunctivitis.
- To compare the IOP response in treated children with historical data from normal adults.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 44 children diagnosed with vernal conjunctivitis was enrolled.
- Participants received topical dexamethasone 0.1% eye drops four times daily for six weeks.
- Intraocular pressure was measured before and after the treatment period.
Main Results:
- A statistically significant difference (P < 0.01) in intraocular pressure response was observed in the pediatric group.
- The IOP changes in children treated with dexamethasone differed significantly from those reported in normal adults by Armaly (1965).
Conclusions:
- Topical dexamethasone 0.1% influences intraocular pressure in children with vernal conjunctivitis.
- Pediatric patients may exhibit a distinct intraocular pressure response to corticosteroid therapy compared to adults.
Abstract:
A total of 44 children who suffered from vernal conjunctivitis were treated with topical dexamethasone 0.1% 4 times daily for 6 weeks and tested for their intraocular pressure. There was a statistically significant difference (P less than 0.01) between the responders in our group of children and a group of normal adults reported on by Armaly in 1965.