Ocular complications in recipients of kidney transplants.
104 renal transplant recipients have been examined regarding ocular complications. A high incidence of posterior subcapsular cataracts has been found, increasing with time after operation. Only 2 cases of open angle glaucoma were found, indicating a seemingly small risk for developing a corticosteroid-induced glaucoma in such patients. A high frequency of treatment-resistant herpes simplex keratitis, probably due to reduced corneal resistance, was found.
D000293:Adolescent; D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002386:Cataract / Q000139:chemically induced; D003231:Conjunctivitis / Q000139:chemically induced; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000139:chemically induced; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure / Q000187:drug effects; D007634:Keratitis / Q000139:chemically induced; D016030:Kidney Transplantation; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014184:Transplantation, Homologous
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones