Corticosteroid-induced glaucoma in a child after a scleral reinforcement procedure.
Corticoteroid-induced glaucoma can result from either topical or systemic corticosteroid use. Compared with adults, the corticosteroid response in children is less well known. The case is reported of a child who developed glaucoma after receiving topical corticosteroids following a scleral reinforcement procedure. The raised intraocular pressure was controlled after cessation of the corticosteroids and with the use of antiglaucoma therapy. As many forms of cortico-steroids are widely used, children on corticosteroids should have regular intraocular pressure measurements as part of their management.
Park
Joseph J
JJ
Eye Clinic, Royal Brisbane Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Gole
Glen A
GA
D002648:Child; D004108:Dilatation, Pathologic / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000503:physiopathology; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure / Q000187:drug effects; D008297:Male; D009216:Myopia / Q000150:complications; D013508:Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D012590:Sclera / Q000601:surgery*; D015422:Scleral Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*
D005938:Glucocorticoids; C009935:prednisolone acetate; D011239:Prednisolone