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Drug Induced Glaucoma

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There are several drugs which can increase intraocular eye pressure (IOP) and induce glaucoma. Drug induced glaucoma is referred to as secondary glaucoma. Glucocorticoids are the most frequent cause of drug induced glaucoma, usually when taken as an eye drop or ointment, but occasionally when taken orally, intravenously, inhaled, or injected into the eye. Most [...]