Title of article :
Uveitis-induced Refractory Ocular Hypotony Managed with High-dose Latanoprost
Author/Authors :
Ghassemi, Fariba Retina & Vitreous Service - Farabi Eye Hospital - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Niyousha, Mohammad Reza Retina & Vitreous Service - Nikookari Eye Hospital - Tabriz University of Medical Sciences , Hassanpoor, Narges Ophthalmic Research Center - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran - Department of Ophthalmology - Tabriz University of Medical Sciences , Khojasteh, Hassan Retina & Vitreous Service - Farabi Eye Hospital - Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
Purpose: To report a case of refractory ocular hypotony due to chronic Behcet’s disease with good response to high-dose topical latanoprost.
Case Report: We present a 26-year-old man with a known history of Behcet’s disease
who developed decreasing vision and severe ocular hypotony that was refractory to
multiple treatment modalities including subtenon triamcinolone acetonide, ibopamine,
pars plana vitrectomy, and silicone oil injection. We decided to try high-dose topical
latanoprost for the management of ocular hypotony based on recent reports. After six
months, intraocular pressure (IOP) increased by 5 mm Hg, became stable at 7 mm Hg,
and remained unchanged at month 24. Conclusion: High-dose topical latanoprost could lead to significant increase in IOP in uveitis-induced refractory ocular hypotony.
Keywords :
Behcet , Hypotony , Inflammation , Latanoprost , Uveitis
Journal title :
Journal of Ophthalmic and Vision Research
