High rate of conversion from ocular hypertension to glaucoma in subjects with uveitis.
Tiffany MaJoanne L SimsSonya BennettShenton ChewRachael Louise NiedererPublished in: The British journal of ophthalmology (2021)
Rapid progression was observed from ocular hypertension to uveitic glaucoma. Uveitic glaucoma is aggressive, with high likelihood of requiring surgical management and high risk of central vision loss. Close collaboration between uveitis and glaucoma specialists is required to maximise outcomes for these patients.
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