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Review
. 2012 Jan-Apr;6(1):6-8.
doi: 10.5005/jp-journals-10008-1100. Epub 2012 Oct 16.

Drug-induced Angle-Closure Glaucoma

Aruj K Khurana  1 , Bhawna Khurana  2 , Ashok K Khurana  2
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Review

Drug-induced Angle-Closure Glaucoma

Aruj K Khurana et al. J Curr Glaucoma Pract. 2012 Jan-Apr.

Abstract

Drug-induced angle-closure glaucoma is an important entity for the ophthalmologist as well as the general physician as it represents a preventable cause of potential blindness. This brief review highlights the fact that a high index of suspicion, in a susceptible individual followed by confirmation on appropriate imaging modality (UBM, ultrasound or anterior segment OCT) can alleviate the threat to sight and also help to institute appropriate therapy.

Keywords: Acute angle closure; Drug-induced glaucoma..

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