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[Latanoprost (Xalatan)-induced macular edema]
A Reis1, C Althaus, R Sundmacher
1Augenklinik der Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf.
Background:
Latanoprost represents a new therapeutic option in the treatment of chronic open angle glaucoma. It has only recently been reported for the first time that latanoprost caused cystoid macular edema in pseudophakic patients.
Case Report:
A 60-year-old pseudophakic patient who suffered from a 10-year history of glaucoma, revealed a cystoid macular edema on fluorescence angiography after 10 days of treatment with latanoprost. One week after cessation of latanoprost therapy the cystoid edema in fluorescence angiography had resolved and the vision improved from 0.4 to 0.8.
Conclusions:
With respect to this severe complication, latanoprost should be used with great care and in clear indications, particularly in patients with risk of blood-aqueous leakage e.g. pseudophakic patients.