Glaucoma following the application of corticosteroid to the skin of the eyelids

Br J Dermatol. 1976 Aug;95(2):207-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.1976.tb00830.x.

Abstract

A case is reported of intractable glaucoma presumed to be associated with the long-term use of a corticosteroid-containing dermatological preparation on the skin of the eyelids for the control of eczema.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Eczema / drug therapy*
  • Eyelid Diseases / drug therapy*
  • Fluocinolone Acetonide / adverse effects*
  • Fluocinolone Acetonide / therapeutic use
  • Glaucoma / chemically induced*
  • Humans
  • Male

Substances

  • Fluocinolone Acetonide