American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 130, Issue 4 , Pages 528-530, October 2000

Neovascular glaucoma as a complication of retinal vasculitis in Crohn disease

  • John F. Salmon, MD

      Affiliations

    • Oxford Eye Hospital, Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford, United Kingdom
    • Corresponding Author InformationInquiries to John F. Salmon, MD, The Oxford Eye Hospital, Radcliffe Infirmary NHS Trust, Woodstock Rd, Oxford OX2 6HE, U.K.; fax: 44-1865-224-013
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  • Paul G. Ursell (FRCOphth)

      Affiliations

    • Oxford Eye Hospital, Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford, United Kingdom
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  • Peggy Frith (FRCP)

      Affiliations

    • Oxford Eye Hospital, Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford, United Kingdom

Accepted 19 August 1999.

Abstract 

PURPOSE: To report a case of neovascular glaucoma as a complication of retinal vasculitis in Crohn disease.

METHODS: Case report with fluorescein angiogram.

RESULTS: A 62-year-old man with biopsy-proven Crohn disease presented with bilateral uveitis, bilateral iris new vessels, and neovascular glaucoma in the left eye. Fluorescein angiography revealed signs of retinal vasculitis and capillary nonperfusion in both eyes.

CONCLUSION: Crohn disease may be associated with retinal vasculitis and, thus, neovascular glaucoma. A satisfactory result can be achieved by using corticosteroids to control the retinal vascular inflammation, by applying panretinal photocoagulation and by controlling the increased intraocular pressure surgically.

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PII: S0002-9394(00)00609-7

American Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume 130, Issue 4 , Pages 528-530, October 2000

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