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Abstract #25424 Published in IGR 12-1

Bilateral deepening of upper lid sulcus from topical bimatoprost therapy

Yam J C S; Yuen N S Y; Chan C W N
Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics 2009; 25: 471-472


Purpose: To report a new adverse effect related to treatment with bimatoprost. Method: Case report. A 43-year-old Asian female with bilateral glaucoma was noticed to have bilateral deepening of upper lid sulcus 3 months after beginning treatment with bimatoprost 0.03%. Results: Bimatoprost was discontinued due to cosmetic reasons, and there was improvement of the lid sulcus deepening bilaterally 4 weeks after stopping the drug. Conclusions: Deepening of upper lid sulcus is one of the adverse effects related to treatment with bimatoprost. This effect may be more prominent in Asians who have relatively full upper lid sulcus.

J. C. S. Yam. Department of Ophthalmology, Tung Wah Eastern Hospital, Hong Kong, Hong Kong. jasonyam418@yahoo.com.hk


Classification:

11.4 Prostaglandins (Part of: 11 Medical treatment)



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