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Am J OphthalmolJanuary 199924 citations

Iris cyst associated with topical administration of latanoprost.

Krohn J, Hove V K


AI Summary

Latanoprost eye drops can cause iris cysts, as observed in one patient; these cysts resolved after discontinuing the medication, highlighting a potential side effect for clinicians.

Abstract

Purpose

To report an adverse side effect associated with topical latanoprost usage.

Method

Case report. A 76-year-old woman with primary open-angle glaucoma developed an iris cyst 5 weeks after beginning treatment with latanoprost. Clinical examinations and slit-lamp photographs were performed.

Results

Latanoprost was discontinued. Periodic examinations disclosed that the iris cyst gradually diminished and finally disappeared within 3 weeks.

Conclusion

The formation of an iris cyst is a possible complication of topical latanoprost therapy.


MeSH Terms

Administration, TopicalAgedCystsFemaleGlaucoma, Open-AngleHumansIris DiseasesLatanoprostOphthalmic SolutionsProstaglandins F, SyntheticVisual Acuity

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