Newer generation antidepressant drugs (ADs) are widely used as the first line of treatment
for major depressive disorders and are considered to be safer than tricyclic agents. In this …

Drug-induced acute angle closure glaucoma : Current Opinion in Ophthalmology Drug-induced
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Glaucoma comprises a heterogeneous group of diseases that have in common a
characteristic optic neuropathy and visual field defects, for which elevated intraocular …

Purpose To identify associations between systemic medications and primary open-angle
glaucoma (POAG) requiring a procedure using United States insurance claims data in a …

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 …

Through the years, the available psychopharmacological treatments have expanded with
numerous new drugs. Besides weight gain, gastro-intestinal problems or Parkinson-like …

Purpose: We performed a literature synthesis to identify the full spectrum of compounds
implicated in drug-induced, bilateral secondary angle-closure glaucoma (2 ACG). Methods …

This article provides a practical review of the diagnosis and management of angle closure
induced by psychotropic agents, including tricyclic antidepressants, antipsychotics and …

A 35-year-old man presented to the emergency department complaining of right visual
blurring and discomfort overnight. Over the previous 2 years, similar episodes had occurred …

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 …