Reversible cicatricial ectropion precipitated by topical brimonidine eye drops.
Bilateral cicatricial ectropian was precipitated by topical brimonidine eye drops. On discontinuation of the drug, the ectropian resolved. Patients on brimonidine who develop cicatricial ectropian should not be managed surgically at first presentation.
Aristodemou
Petros
P
Department of Ophthalmology, Royal United Hospital, Bath, Avon, United Kingdom. topetros@yahoo.com
Baer
Roger
R
D000287:Administration, Topical; D000316:Adrenergic alpha-Agonists / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000368:Aged; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000068438:Brimonidine Tartrate; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000503:physiopathology; D004483:Ectropion / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009798:Ocular Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions / Q000009:adverse effects; D011810:Quinoxalines / Q000009:adverse effects*
D000316:Adrenergic alpha-Agonists; D000959:Antihypertensive Agents; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions; D011810:Quinoxalines; D000068438:Brimonidine Tartrate