Refractory intraocular pressure increase after photorefractive keratectomy.
A patient with developmental angle anomaly developed a corticosteroid-induced refractory increase in intraocular pressure (IOP) after photorefractive keratectomy (PRK). Trabeculectomy was required to reduce the pressure. Although rare, corticosteroid-induced refractory IOP increase is a serious complication of PRK and may necessitate trabeculectomy. More frequent monitoring of IOP in post-PRK patients and a re-evaluation of postoperative treatment are indicated.
Levy
Y
Y
Department of Ophthalmology, Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, Zerifin, Israel.
Hefetz
L
L
Zadok
D
D
Krakowski
D
D
Nemet
P
P
D000328:Adult; D003907:Dexamethasone / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure / Q000187:drug effects; D054018:Lasers, Excimer; D008297:Male; D018903:Photorefractive Keratectomy; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012029:Refraction, Ocular; D012086:Reoperation; D014130:Trabeculectomy; D014792:Visual Acuity
D003907:Dexamethasone