Horseshoe Retinal Tear Minutes After Use of a New Pilocarpine Formulation in a Presbyopic, Emmetropic Man
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
5-31-2024
Abstract
Purpose: To examine the risks associated with the use of pilocarpine hydrochloride 1.25% ophthalmic solution prescribed for presbyopia. Methods: The adverse ocular events reported after the use of pilocarpine were compared with the symptoms experienced by a 62-year-old presbyopic man shortly after taking pilocarpine. Results: The patient reported symptoms soon after instilling pilocarpine, including eye pain, hazy vision, and floaters. An examination showed a horseshoe retinal tear, vitreous hemorrhage, and posterior vitreous detachment, for which the patient received extensive clinical and surgical management. Conclusions: This case highlights the need for comprehensive eye examinations and patient education about the warning signs of retinal tears or detachments before prescribing pilocarpine for presbyopia. Vigilance regarding the potential rare adverse effects of this new pilocarpine ophthalmic solution is warranted.
Recommended Citation
Eaddy, Isabel C.; Moushmoush, Obadah; Sabbagh, Omar; Barazi, Muhi Dean; and Sabbagh, Osama, "Horseshoe Retinal Tear Minutes After Use of a New Pilocarpine Formulation in a Presbyopic, Emmetropic Man" (2024). Ophthalmology Resident Research. 4.
https://digitalcommons.pcom.edu/ophthalmology_residents/4
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/24741264241255589
Comments
This article was published in Journal of VitreoRetinal Diseases.
The published version is available at https://doi.org/10.1177/24741264241255589.
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