Steroid-induced glaucoma: Epidemiology, pathophysiology, and clinical management
Glucocorticoids are a class of anti-inflammatory drugs commonly used to treat various ocular and systemic conditions. Although the role of glucocorticoids in the treatment of numerous serious inflammatory diseases is pivotal, their prolonged use may increase intraocular pressure resulting in steroid-induced glaucoma. We provide a detailed update on steroid-induced glaucoma as a preventable cause of blindness in the adult and pediatric population and describe its epidemiology, social impact, and risk factors.
Source: Survey of Ophthalmology - Category: Opthalmology Authors: Gloria Roberti, Francesco Oddone, Luca Agnifili, Andreas Katsanos, Manuele Michelessi, Leonardo Mastropasqua, Luciano Quaranta, Ivano Riva, Lucia Tanga, Gianluca Manni Tags: Major review Source Type: research