Uveitic Glaucoma - EyeWiki
The term uveitic glaucoma is used to describe glaucoma resulting indirectly or directly from uveitis. Glaucoma is more commonly associated with anterior uveitis and with chronic forms of uveitis. Uveitis and its treatment can lead to elevated intraocular pressure (IOP).
Management of Uveitic Glaucoma - American Academy of ...
2019年10月1日 · Compared with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), uveitic glaucoma (UG) occurs in younger individuals, is associated with higher intraocular pressure (IOP), and has variable response to antiglaucoma drugs. The management of UG is difficult because of its confounding etiology, multifactorial pathophysiology, and complex treatment regimen.
Uveitic glaucoma - Wikipedia
Uveitic glaucoma (or uveitis glaucoma, or anterior uveitic glaucoma, or anterior noninfectious uveitic glaucoma, or uveitis associated with glaucoma, or iritic glaucoma) is most commonly a progression stage of noninfectious anterior uveitis or iritis.
Uveitic Glaucoma: Pathophysiology and Management
2008年9月1日 · This article will review pathophysiology of uveitic glaucoma along with modalities available to control intractable glaucoma. It will also discuss two common ocular uveitic conditions associated with glaucoma, Fuchs’ heterochromic iridocyclitis and Posner-Schlossman syndrome, and the most common known cause of uveitis in children presenting ...
Update on Diagnosis and Treatment of Uveitic Glaucoma - PMC
Uveitic glaucoma is aggressive, with a high likelihood of requiring surgical management and a high risk of central vision loss. Glaucoma is the most common cause of permanent vision loss in cases of anterior uveitis, accounting for 30.1% of cases with moderate visual loss [14, 15].
Uveitic Glaucoma - Glaucoma Research Foundation
2024年7月18日 · Uveitic glaucoma is a type of secondary glaucoma caused by uveitis or ocular inflammation. Uveitis can occur for a variety of reasons, such as certain autoimmune conditions and infections. Some of these disorders tend to affect only one eye such as Fuch’s Heterochromic Uveitis, Posner-Schlossman Syndrome, and herpetic uveitis.
2019年3月12日 · Management of Uveitic Glaucoma GLAUCOMA OPHTHALMIC PEARLS G laucoma is one of the most common and devastating complications of uveitis, occur-ring in up to 20% of uveitis patients. Compared with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), uveitic glaucoma (UG) occurs in younger individuals, is associated with higher intraocular