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Steroid-induced glaucoma in an infant

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JOURNAL OF AAPOS
Volume 11, Issue 5, Pages 522-523

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MOSBY-ELSEVIER
DOI: 10.1016/j.jaapos.2007.03.008

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A 3-week-old infant developed buphthalmos and glaucoma after a 1-week course of topical steroid drops. The glaucoma resolved after cessation of the medication. This report underscores the sensitivity of infants and very young children to steroid-related intraocular pressure rises.

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