Bilateral angle-closure glaucoma in association with the acquired immune deficiency syndrome.

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Bilateral angle-closure glaucoma in association with the acquired immune deficiency syndrome.

Am J Ophthalmol. 1986 Apr 15;101(4):419-24. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/86183988
Ullman S; Wilson RP; Schwartz L

Abstract: Two homosexual men, 35 and 42 years old, had bilateral acute angle-closure glaucoma in association with the acquired immune deficiency syndrome. In one patient, the angle-closure attack was the initial manifestation of AIDS. Choroidal effusion with secondary anterior rotation of the ciliary body at the scleral spur appeared to be the pathophysiologic mechanism. Pupillary block, angle crowding, and inflammatory synechial angle closure must be differentiated from anterior rotation of the ciliary body as the mechanism of the angle closure to provide optimal treatment. Whereas primary angle closures are treated with miotics and iridectomy, secondary angle closure may be worsened with this treatment. Cycloplegics and, if necessary, drainage of suprachoroidal fluid may be curative in AIDS-related angle closure associated with a choroidal detachment. Both patients died before the long-term efficacy of this treatment could be assessed.

Keywords: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*COMPLICATIONS/DIAGNOSIS Adult Case Report Glaucoma/*COMPLICATIONS/DIAGNOSIS Human Male JOURNAL ARTICLE

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