Corticosteroid‐induced glaucoma in a child after a scleral reinforcement procedure

Abstract

Corticoteroid‐induced glaucoma can result from either topical or systemic corticosteroid use. Compared with adults, the corticosteroid response in children is less well known. The case is reported of a child who developed glaucoma after receiving topical corticosteroids following a scleral re­inforcement procedure. The raised intraocular pressure was controlled after cessation of the corticosteroids and with the use of antiglaucoma therapy. As many forms of cortico­steroids are widely used, children on corticosteroids should have regular intraocular pressure measurements as part of their management.