American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 139, Issue 5 , Pages 932-933, May 2005

Lash Ptosis Caused by Latanoprost

  • Robert J. Casson, MBBS (Hons), DPhil (FRANZCO)

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationInquiries to Robert Casson, MBBS, Glaucoma Unit, Department of Ophthalmology Royal Adelaide Hospital, North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia 5000; fax. +61 88222 5221
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  • Dinesh Selva, MBBS (Hons) (FRANZCO)

From the Glaucoma and Oculoplastic Unit, Department of Ophthalmology, Royal Adelaide, Hospital, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia.

Accepted 21 October 2004.

Purpose

To report a case of lash ptosis caused by latanoprost.

Design

Observational case report.

Methods

Retrospective chart review.

Results

A 61-year-old, ocular hypertensive man who was using latanoprost OU presented with trichomegaly and bilateral lash ptosis. The lash ptosis had not resolved 6 months after stopping latanoprost, and anterior lamellar repositions were performed. At last follow-up, 8 months after surgery, the lids were in a normal position, but the trichomegaly had reduced only slightly.

Conclusions

Lash ptosis should be considered as a possible complication of latanoprost therapy.

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PII: S0002-9394(04)01360-1

doi:10.1016/j.ajo.2004.10.062

American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 139, Issue 5 , Pages 932-933, May 2005

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