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ocular hypotony
intraocular pressure <= 5 mm Hg
Pathology:
- clinically significant changes occur more frequently as the intraocular pressure approaches 0 mm Hg
Complications:
- corneal decompensation
- accelerated cataract formation
- maculopathy
- eye pain/discomfort
Management:
- correct underlying etiology
- few, if any, useful medications are available that raise intraocular pressure
- topical ibopamine may raise intraocular pressure but is poorly tolerated
- ophthalmic glucocorticoids may improve aqueous humor production by decreasing ciliary body inflammation
- increasing fluid intake may slightly increase aqueous humor production
Related
increased intraocular pressure (IOP)
General
eye disease (ophthalmopathy)
sign/symptom
References
- Sanders SP and Roy H
Medscape: eMedicine: Ocular Hypotony
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1207657-overview