Etiopathogenesis of inflammatory glaucoma. Treatment aspects

Abstract

Inflammatory (uveitic) glaucoma is a type of secondary glaucoma, which occurs due to eye inflammation, is characterized by a persistent or periodic increase in intraocular pressure (IOP) and glaucomatous lesions of the optic nerve. The mechanism by which inflammation increases IOP is not yet fully elucidated, and pathogenic pathways remain shrouded in mystery. The consequences of the disease lead to a drastic decrease in visual acuity and invalidation of young, able-to work patients. The treatment of this type of glaucoma will be personalized for each patient, aiming at the administration of standard antiglaucomatous remedies, performing surgeries if indicated and applying new therapeutic trends. This article will be useful for the clinician to help a patient with inflammatory glaucoma. It aims to elucidate the etiopathogenesis and key treatment elements. Being a review of literature, it will be helpful in determining the cause, understanding all known pathogenetic pathways and making a therapeutical decision. All this steps are designed to preserve visual function at the best possible level.