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Abstract #70829 Published in IGR 18-2
Posner-Schlossman Syndrome
Megaw R; Agarwal PKSurvey of Ophthalmology 2016; 0:
Posner-Schlossman syndrome (PSS), or glaucomatocyclitic crisis, is a unilateral ocular condition characterized by recurrent attacks of non-granulomatous anterior uveitis and raised intraocular pressure that can result in chronic secondary glaucoma. This relatively rare disease is most likely the result of recurrent cytomegalovirus infection and affects predominantly middle-aged males . Diagnosis is largely clinical, with aqueous and blood sampling aiding the identification of any underlying infectious cause. Successful disease management is often achieved by topical treatment, although systemic therapy and even surgical intervention may be required. We discuss our current understanding of PSS, from its pathophysiology through to recommended treatment options.
Medical Research Council Human Genetics Unit, Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medicine, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH4 2XU, United Kingdom; Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion, Chalmers Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9HA, United Kingdom. Electronic address: roly.megaw@ed.ac.uk.
Full articleClassification:
9.4.6 Glaucomas associated with inflammation, uveitis (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.4 Glaucomas associated with other ocular and systemic disorders)