Recurrent serous macular detachment after topical ocular hypotensive medication

Clin Exp Optom. 2008 Nov;91(6):551-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1444-0938.2008.00282.x. Epub 2008 Jun 5.

Abstract

We document the recurrence of a CSMD in a patient subsequent to the instillation of topical ocular hypotensive medications and its resolution on discontinuation of therapy. An independent cause or causes contributing to the development of CSMD other than the use of topical ocular hypotensive medications cannot be ruled out in this case, neither can it be considered dissociated from the use of these drugs. We recommend that patients with VTS, those with a history of CSMD or having developed recurrent episodes of CSMD requiring management with topical ocular hypotensive medications, be cautiously monitored for the possible occurrence or exacerbation of CSMD.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Topical
  • Antihypertensive Agents / adverse effects*
  • Clonidine / adverse effects
  • Clonidine / analogs & derivatives
  • Drug Combinations
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Humans
  • Intraocular Pressure / drug effects
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Ocular Hypertension / drug therapy
  • Recurrence
  • Retinal Detachment / chemically induced*
  • Retinal Detachment / diagnosis
  • Serum
  • Sulfonamides / adverse effects
  • Thiophenes / adverse effects
  • Timolol / adverse effects
  • Tomography, Optical Coherence
  • Visual Acuity

Substances

  • Antihypertensive Agents
  • Drug Combinations
  • Sulfonamides
  • Thiophenes
  • dorzolamide-timolol combination
  • Timolol
  • apraclonidine
  • Clonidine