Trichiasis associated with prostaglandin analog use.
A previously unreported complication of the use of prostaglandin analog medications for glaucoma therapy is described. A patient with monocular open-angle glaucoma had trichiasis, a condition associated with the use of a prostaglandin analog. The patient was treated with radiofrequency cautery and is now asymptomatic. The unmedicated eye remains asymptomatic to date. Increased lash length, thickness, and pigmentation are well-documented side effects of prostaglandin analog glaucoma drops. Physicians must consider this when prescribing these medications for patients with misdirected eyelashes.
Bearden
William
W
Oculoplastic Surgery, Inc., Center for Facial Appearances, 1002 E. South Temple #308, Salt Lake City, UT 84102, U.S.A. oculoplasticsurgery@worldnet.att.net
Anderson
Richard
R
D000368:Aged; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017115:Catheter Ablation; D003008:Cloprostenol / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D005140:Eyelashes / Q000187:drug effects*; D005260:Female; D005902:Glaucoma, Open-Angle / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D006983:Hypertrichosis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000601:surgery; D000069557:Travoprost
D000959:Antihypertensive Agents; D003008:Cloprostenol; D000069557:Travoprost