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Abstract #8105 Published in IGR 4-3
Thyroid-associated orbitopathy and ocular hypertension
Chen JChinese Ophthalmic Research 2002; 20: 373-376
OBJECTIVE: Thyroid-associated orbitopathy (TAO) is a common disease. It was first reported in 1897 that TAO could result in ocular hypertension. Then, it was found that the intraocular pressure (IOP) of patients with TAO (eye ball in primary position and upgaze) was raised. It was reported that 24% patients with TAO had high IOP, 1.8% patients had significant optic nerve involvement and progression to glaucomatous damage, and some patients were even blind. The daily activities of ocular hypertension patients suffering from TAO were affected. Ophthalmologists are working hard to discover the causes of and therapy for ocular hypertension patients suffering from TAO. This review discussed the causes, symptoms, diagnose, examinations and therapy of ocular hypertension and TAO. LA: Chinese
J. Chen, MD, Department of Ophthalmology, Second Affiliated Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai 200003, China
Classification:
9.4.15 Glaucoma in relation to systemic disease (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.4 Glaucomas associated with other ocular and systemic disorders)
