Hypotony in uveitis: an overview of medical and surgical management
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- DOI: 10.1136/bjo-2022-322814
Hypotony in uveitis: an overview of medical and surgical management
Abstract
Hypotony is a well-recognised, sight-threatening complication of uveitis. It can also be the final common endpoint for a multitude of disease entities. Multiple mechanisms underlie hypotony, and meticulous clinical history alongside ocular phenotyping is necessary for choosing the best intervention and therapeutic management. In this narrative review, a comprehensive overview of medical and surgical treatment options for the management of non-surgically induced hypotony is provided. Management of ocular hypotony relies on the knowledge of the aetiology and mechanisms involved. An understanding of disease trajectory is vital to properly educate patients. Both anatomical and functional outcomes depend on the underlying pathophysiology and choice of treatment.
Keywords: Ciliary body; Inflammation; Intraocular pressure.
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