Bilateral vitreomacular traction syndrome associated with topical pilocarpine 1% ophthalmic solution.

Abstract

To describe a case of transient bilateral vitreomacular traction syndrome associated with topical 1% pilocarpine ophthalmic solution in both eyes as a treatment for advanced glaucoma.

Observations:

Spectral-domain OCT demonstrated bilateral vitreomacular traction syndrome after initiation of topical 1% pilocarpine solution in both eyes for advanced glaucoma. Follow-up imaging revealed the resolution of vitreomacular traction after cessation of the drug without a complete posterior vitreous detachment.

Conclusions and Importance:

In the advent of new pilocarpine formulations, this case raises the concern of vitreomacular traction syndrome as a serious potential sequela of long-term topical pilocarpine use.

• Authors: Radames Rios Gonzalez, Victor M Villegas, Marino Blasini
• Journal: American journal of ophthalmology case reports (Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep) Vol. 30 Pg. 101834 (Jun 2023) ISSN: 2451-9936 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 37181418 (Publication Type: Case Reports)
• Copyright: © 2023 The Authors.