and acute angle-closure glaucoma Most cases of scleritis are immune-mediated, and in up to a half of patients a systemic disease (such as rheumatoid arthritis or Wegener's granulomatosis ...
I would like to point out the risk of a drug-induced acute angle closure due to mydriatic eye drops. 1. Nüßle S, Reinhard T, Lübke J: Acute closed-angle glaucoma—an ophthalmological emergency.
However, studies have shown that anatomical risk factors have little predictive power in terms of development of acute angle closure. Only 8 of 129 untreated patients with iridotrabecular contact ...
Risk for acute angle closure glaucoma. History of increased IOP or open angle glaucoma; monitor closely. Assess family history and evaluate for tics or Tourette’s syndrome before initiating ...