Glaucoma in patients with ocular inflammatory disease

Ophthalmol Clin North Am. 2005 Sep;18(3):421-30, vii. doi: 10.1016/j.ohc.2005.05.004.

Abstract

Uveitic glaucoma can pose some of the most challenging management problems faced by the ophthalmologist. A better understanding of the pathogenesis of glaucoma associated with ocular inflammatory disease is an important key to making appropriate therapeutic decisions. This article provides an update on recent advances in understanding the epidemiology and pathogenesis of uveitic glaucoma, as well as developments in the diagnosis and management of this condition.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Glaucoma / diagnosis
  • Glaucoma / etiology*
  • Glaucoma / therapy
  • Glucocorticoids / administration & dosage
  • Humans
  • Intraocular Pressure
  • Uveitis / complications*
  • Uveitis / diagnosis
  • Uveitis / therapy

Substances

  • Glucocorticoids