Herpes simplex kerato-uveitis and glaucoma

Trans Ophthalmol Soc U K (1962). 1978 Apr;98(1):101-4.

Abstract

We present a retrospective study of fifty patients who developed raised intraocular pressure in association with herpes simplex kerato-uveitis. We consider the incidence, clinical features, management and prognosis, and discuss the mechanisms which may be responsible.

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use
  • Aged
  • Chronic Disease
  • Female
  • Glaucoma / drug therapy
  • Glaucoma / etiology*
  • Glaucoma / surgery
  • Humans
  • Keratitis, Dendritic / complications*
  • Keratitis, Dendritic / drug therapy
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prognosis
  • Retrospective Studies

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones