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Metipranolol-associated granulomatous iritis

R B Melles1, I G Wong

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Redwood City, CA 94063.

American Journal of Ophthalmology
|December 15, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Topical metipranolol 0.3% eye drops for primary open-angle glaucoma may cause granulomatous uveitis. This condition, characterized by eye inflammation and increased intraocular pressure, resolved upon drug discontinuation.

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Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Primary open-angle glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness.
  • Topical beta-blockers are commonly prescribed for glaucoma management.
  • Anterior granulomatous uveitis has been anecdotally linked to metipranolol in the UK.

Observation:

  • Two patients in the US with primary open-angle glaucoma were treated with topical metipranolol 0.3%.
  • Both patients developed granulomatous uveitis, presenting as iritis.
  • Intraocular pressure increased in both patients during treatment.

Findings:

  • Granulomatous uveitis and elevated intraocular pressure were associated with metipranolol therapy.
  • Symptoms resolved after discontinuing metipranolol.
  • Recurrence of iritis was observed upon inadvertent rechallenge with metipranolol.

Implications:

  • Topical metipranolol 0.3% may induce granulomatous uveitis.
  • A paradoxical increase in intraocular pressure can occur with this treatment.
  • Clinicians should be vigilant for uveitis in patients using metipranolol for glaucoma.

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