Drug-induced Angle-Closure Glaucoma

JOURNAL TITLE: Journal of Current Glaucoma Practice

Author
1. Aruj K Khurana
2. Ashok K Khurana
3. Bhawna Khurana
ISSN
0974-0333
DOI
10.5005/jp-journals-10008-1100
Volume
6
Issue
1
Publishing Year
2012
Pages
3
Author Affiliations
    1. Guru Nanak Eye Center, Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), New Delhi, India
    2. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rishikesh (UK), India
    1. Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India
    1. Regional Institute of Ophthalmology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India
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    Abstract

    Drug-induced angle-closure glaucoma is an important entity for the ophthalmologist as well as the general physician as it represents a preventable cause of potential blindness. This brief review highlights the fact that a high index of suspicion, in a susceptible individual followed by confirmation on appropriate imaging modality (UBM, ultrasound or anterior segment OCT) can alleviate the threat to sight and also help to institute appropriate therapy.

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