Thyroxin substitution and open-angle glaucoma: a nationwide register-based study on filled prescriptions

Br J Ophthalmol. 2011 Apr;95(4):592-4. doi: 10.1136/bjo.2010.195032. Epub 2011 Jan 21.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Drug Prescriptions / statistics & numerical data
  • Female
  • Glaucoma, Open-Angle / complications*
  • Glaucoma, Open-Angle / epidemiology
  • Humans
  • Hypothyroidism / chemically induced*
  • Hypothyroidism / epidemiology
  • Intraocular Pressure / physiology
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Registries
  • Sweden / epidemiology
  • Thyroxine / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Thyroxine