A case of ocular hypertension complicated by SUNCT syndrome

Ann Ophthalmol (Skokie). 2010:42 Spec No:24-7.

Abstract

We report a 53-year-old woman with laser iridotomy (LI)-resistant angle-closure and conjunctival injection, which was thought to be the cause of ciliochoroidal effusion associated with short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache with conjunctival injection and tearing (SUNCT) syndrome. LI had no effect on any of the symptoms except for intraocular pressure. The symptoms disappeared after a subsequent procedure for SUNCT syndrome. MRI of the left eye showed ciliochoroidal effusion at paroxysm and was normalized upon relief.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acetazolamide / therapeutic use
  • Amlodipine / therapeutic use
  • Carbamazepine / therapeutic use
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intraocular Pressure
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Middle Aged
  • Ocular Hypertension / diagnosis
  • Ocular Hypertension / drug therapy
  • Ocular Hypertension / etiology*
  • Piperazines / therapeutic use
  • Pyrrolidines / therapeutic use
  • SUNCT Syndrome / complications*
  • SUNCT Syndrome / diagnosis
  • SUNCT Syndrome / drug therapy
  • Tryptamines / therapeutic use
  • Visual Acuity

Substances

  • Piperazines
  • Pyrrolidines
  • Tryptamines
  • Amlodipine
  • eletriptan
  • Carbamazepine
  • lomerizine
  • Acetazolamide