Putative Side Effects of Prostaglandin Analogs

• Published in: Survey of ophthalmology Vol. 47; pp. S219 - S230
• Main Authors: Schumer, Robert A, Camras, Carl B, Mandahl, Agneta K
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01.08.2002
• Subjects: cystoid macular edema; Headache - chemically induced; headaches; herpes simplex keratitis; Humans; inflammation; iritis; Iritis - chemically induced; Keratitis, Herpetic - chemically induced; Macular Edema - chemically induced; Pigmentation Disorders - chemically induced; prostaglandin; Prostaglandins, Synthetic - adverse effects; uveitis; Virus Activation; inflammation; prostaglandin; iritis; cystoid macular edema; herpes simplex keratitis; uveitis; headaches

Anecdotal case reports describe the occurrence of cystoid macular edema, iritis, herpes simplex keratitis, periocular skin darkening, and headaches in patients treated with prostaglandin analogs for glaucoma. The purpose of this article is to critically analyze these anecdotal case reports in light...