Thioridazine Induced Bilateral Angle Closure and Myopic Shift

Doi: 10.36351/pjo.v41i3.1960

Abstract

Drug induced angle closure is a sight threatening complication in ophthalmology which if not treated urgently can lead to perpetual vision loss. Identifying the cause of disease and timely intervention can prevent permanent damage to the eye. This case report presents a case and subsequent discussion on thioridazine induced angle closure along with transient myopia. Oral and topical pressure lowering drugs were prescribed which included oral acetazolamide 250mg QID, topical timolol, dorzolamide and brimonidine. This case report highlights some of the key issues pertaining to drug induce angle closure and the potential approach to tackling it.

Keywords:  Thioridazine, Secondary Angle Closure, Myopia.