Glaucoma and amaurosis associated with long-term application of topical corticosteroids to the eyelids.
The development of glaucoma and amaurosis in a 29-year-old woman with atopic dermatitis is described. The association of the eye involvement with many years of daily application of fluorinated corticosteroid ointment to the eyelids is suggested.
D000287:Administration, Topical; D000328:Adult; D001766:Blindness / Q000139:chemically induced*; D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000188:drug therapy; D005143:Eyelids; D005260:Female; D005448:Fluocortolone / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D013997:Time Factors
D005448:Fluocortolone