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Abstract #17540 Published in IGR 9-2
Ocular hypotony: A review
Fine HF; Biscette O; Chang S; Schiff WMComprehensive Ophthalmology Update 2007; 8: 29-37
The etiology, diagnosis, sequelae, and management of ocular hypotony are discussed in this review. Hypotony from decreased production of aqueous is often due to inflammation, medications, or proliferative vitreoretinopathy. Hypotony from aqueous loss may be external, such as following surgery or trauma, or internal, as in cyclodialysis cleft or retinal detachment. Treatment of hypotony is most effective if the underlying cause can be addressed, either surgically or medically Marked improvement in vision may be achieved if hypotony is reversed.
Dr. H.F. Fine, Department of Ophthalmology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY 10032, USA. h_f_fine@yahoo.com
Classification:
6.1.3 Factors affecting IOP (Part of: 6 Clinical examination methods > 6.1 Intraocular pressure measurement; factors affecting IOP)
