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Abstract #12496 Published in IGR 7-2

Bilateral retinal venous occlusion in pigmentary glaucoma

Gupta V; Sony P; Sihota R
Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology 2005; 243: 731-733


BACKGROUND: The association of central retinal vein occlusion with primary open angle glaucoma is well known. This communication reports the occurrence of branch retinal vein occlusion and central retinal vein occlusion in a case of pigmentary glaucoma. METHODS: A 32-year-old man presented with old branch retinal vein occlusion in one eye and resolving central retinal vein occlusion in the other eye. Examination revealed bilateral Krukenberg's spindle and hyperpigmented trabecular meshwork. Intraocular pressure was 30 mmHg OU. Topical antiglaucoma medication was prescribed. RESULTS: Intraocular pressure was controlled with topical antiglaucoma medication. CONCLUSION: The present report suggests that intraocular pressure monitoring is important in eyes even with branch retinal vein occlusion. Pigment dispersion may be the underlying cause for bilateral retinal vein occlusion, especially in young patients.

Dr. V. Gupta, Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India


Classification:

9.4.3.1 Pigmentary glaucoma (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.4 Glaucomas associated with other ocular and systemic disorders > 9.4.3 Glaucomas associated with disorders of the iris and ciliary body)



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