Dr. VAIBHAV KUMAR JAIN

Dr. shalini singh, Dr. KUMUDINI SHARMA

Abstract

Purpose: To determine the prevalence of steroid induced glaucoma and treatment characteristics in kidney transplant patients in a tertiary level multi speciality Institution

Methods: In this prospective cross-sectional study, the patients who underwent kidney transplant were enrolled and underwent comprehensive ophthalmological evaluation including intraocular pressure (IOP) measurement with Goldmann Applanation tonometry, visual field examination with Humphrey Field Analyzer, and gonioscopy.

Results: Out of 72 patients with kidney transplant 7 (9.72%) patients were diagnosed with steroid induced glaucoma and 9 (12.5%) patients had OHT. Four (5.55%) patients underwent trabeculectomy to control IOP whereas 3 (4.16%) patients were controlled on anti-glaucoma medications. The average follow-up was 30 months (range 18-84 months).

Conclusion: Kidney transplant patients must be screened for glaucoma and other ocular abnormality.