Increased incidence of glaucoma medication usage in middle-aged Australian males taking antiretroviral medication – a population-based study

ConclusionCompared with the known increase in glaucoma prevalence with age in the general Australian population, a statistically significant increased prevalence in use of IOP-lowering medications was found in males on ART aged 30 –49 years. The mechanism for this is yet to be determined, but possible causes include sequelae of HIV infection, a drug-induced side effect, or increased medical surveillance.
Source: Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection - Category: Opthalmology Source Type: research