Title of article
Do we really need to panic in all acute vision loss in ICU? Acute angle-closure glaucoma
Author/Authors
Akal, Ali Harran University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Ophthalmology, Turkey , Kucuk, Ahmet Harran University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Turkey , Yalcin, Funda Harran University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Chest Disease, Turkey , Yalcin, Saban Harran University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Turkey
From page
960
To page
962
Abstract
Acute angle closure glaucoma is a sight-threatening situation characterized by a sudden and marked rise in intraocular pressure (IOP) due to obstruction of aqueous humour outflow. Many local (ocular drops, nasal and nebulized agents) and systemic drugs (e.g. atropine, adrenaline, ephedrine, some psychoactive and antiepileptic drugs) that are widely used in intensive care units have the potential to precipitate such an acute attack. In this case report, we describe progressive visual loss due to acute angle-closure glaucoma (AACG) in a 59 year old female patient followed in the ICU due to a massive pulmonary embolism.
Keywords
Acute angle closure glaucoma , Intraocular pressure , Intensive care unit , Visual loss
Journal title
Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association (Centre) JPMA
Journal title
Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association (Centre) JPMA
Record number
2653554
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