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Bilateral retinal venous occlusion in pigmentary glaucoma

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Background

The association of central retinal vein occlusion with primary open angle glaucoma is well known. This communication reports the occurrence of branch retinal vein occlusion and central retinal vein occlusion in a case of pigmentary glaucoma.

Methods

A 32-year-old man presented with old branch retinal vein occlusion in one eye and resolving central retinal vein occlusion in the other eye. Examination revealed bilateral Krukenberg’s spindle and hyperpigmented trabecular meshwork. Intraocular pressure was 30 mmHg OU. Topical antiglaucoma medication was prescribed.

Results

Intraocular pressure was controlled with topical antiglaucoma medication.

Conclusion

The present report suggests that intraocular pressure monitoring is important in eyes even with branch retinal vein occlusion. Pigment dispersion may be the underlying cause for bilateral retinal vein occlusion, especially in young patients.

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  1. Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India

    Viney Gupta, Parul Sony & Ramanjit Sihota

  2. E7 Ayur Vigyan Nagar, New Delhi, 110049, India

    Parul Sony

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Correspondence to Parul Sony.

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Gupta, V., Sony, P. & Sihota, R. Bilateral retinal venous occlusion in pigmentary glaucoma. Graefe's Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 243, 731–733 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00417-005-1143-8

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