Glaucoma With Alkaptonuria as a Result of Pigment Accumulation

Conclusions: AKU is characterized by the accumulation of homogentisic acid in the connective tissues of many organs including the eye. Patients should be carefully examined in ophthalmology clinics in order to not miss systemic diagnoses. It should be kept in mind that AKU may cause iridocorneal angle pigmentation, which leads to glaucoma, and patients should be treated with proper medication when presenting with elevated intraocular pressure values.
Source: Journal of Glaucoma - Category: Opthalmology Tags: Online Articles: Case Report/Small Case Series Source Type: research