Abstract:Steroid treatment introduced for pediatric nephrotic syndrome has multiple side effects, one of which is glaucoma. Although steroid glaucoma is often improved only by eye drops, there are a few cases that require glaucoma surgery. We experienced a case with severely increased intraocular pressure found precociously after start of steroid treatment at the onset of nephrotic syndrome. Although severe steroid glaucoma was successfully treated by trabeculotomy in both eyes, increased intraocular pressure recurred … Show more
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