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PURPOSE: The aim of this article is to create awareness among medical colleagues regarding the severe ophthalmic side effects associated with topiramate use. METHODS: A case of severe acute bilateral angle closure glaucoma with visual blurring after oral topiramate therapy. RESULTS: This case was successfully managed by discontinuing topiramate and by starting anti-glaucoma medication. Intraocular pressure, acute transient myopia, and anterior chamber depth were normalized. CONCLUSIONS: It is important for clinicians to recognize these conditions and educate patients about these serious adverse effects when prescribing topiramate.
Department of Ophthalmology, Van State Hospital , Van, Turkey.
Full article9.4.5.5 Other (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.4 Glaucomas associated with other ocular and systemic disorders > 9.4.5 Glaucomas associated with disorders of the retina, choroid and vitreous)
9.3.1 Acute primary angle closure glaucoma (pupillary block) (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.3 Primary angle closure glaucomas)