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Abstract #23648 Published in IGR 11-2

The effects of intravitreal ophthalmic medications on intraocular pressure

Wu H; Chen TC
Seminars in Ophthalmology 2009; 24: 100-105


Ophthalmic medications are often given as intravitreal injection. Antimicrobials, antivirals, corticosteroids and anti- vascular endothelial growth factor agents are the main classes which can be administered through intravitreal injections. Possible complications of intravitreal injection include intraocular pressure changes, especially intraocular pressure elevations. This review discusses both injection-related intraocular pressure elevations which can occur immediately after injection of any kind of medication and drug specific-related intraocular pressure changes which may be detected days or even months after the injection.

H. Wu. Glaucoma Service, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Department of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.


Classification:

9.4.11.5 Glaucomas associated with vitreoretinal surgery (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.4 Glaucomas associated with other ocular and systemic disorders > 9.4.11 Glaucomas following intraocular surgery)



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