Abstract Introduction Theoretically, benzodiazepines (BZDs) can narrow the iridocorneal
angle and induce acute angle-closure glaucoma (AACG). However, little evidence exists …

Abstract Objective Because benzodiazepines (BZDs) can affect pupillae muscles, their use
could be a risk factor for acute angle-closure glaucoma (AACG), which is an ophthalmic …

Benzodiazepines are psychoactive drugs that are prescribed worldwide with limited
information on their ocular side effects. Acute angle closure glaucoma is an adverse event …

Importance Acute angle-closure (AAC) glaucoma is a sight-threatening disease and can
reportedly occur in association with various drugs. Objective To identify drugs that are …

Purpose: Gabapentinoids, such as gabapentin and pregabalin, are commonly prescribed
classes of drugs in North America. We sought to determine the association of gabapentin or …

Acute angle-closure glaucoma (AACG) is an ocular emergency that may be precipitated by
certain types of medications. Antidepressant drugs can affect a number of neurotransmitters …

Acute angle closure glaucoma is an ophthalmic emergency and can lead to blindness if left
untreated. Several types of drugs have the potential to precipitate acute angle closure …

Aim Our goal is to review current literature regarding drug-induced acute angle-closure
glaucoma (AACG) and provide ophthalmologists and general practitioners with a thorough …

METHODS A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted by searching the
electronic databases including PubMed, EMBASE, and Web of Science from their inception …

PURPOSE: Angle-closure glaucoma is a major cause of blindness worldwide that carries an
excessive risk of severe, bilateral visual impairment. A common concern among clinicians is …