Steroid-induced glaucoma in an infant.
A 3-week-old infant developed buphthalmos and glaucoma after a 1-week course of topical steroid drops. The glaucoma resolved after cessation of the medication. This report underscores the sensitivity of infants and very young children to steroid-related intraocular pressure rises.
Hutcheson
Kelly A
KA
Children's National Medical Center and George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, DC 20010, USA. khutches@cnmc.org
D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007429:Intraocular Pressure; D007766:Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions; D014065:Tonometry, Ocular
D005938:Glucocorticoids; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions