| Theme | The Eye in Hemodialysis Patients | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Glaucoma | |
| Publish Date | 2005/06 | |
| Author | Hidetoshi Tsukamoto | Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Hiroshima University |
| Author | Masataka Nomura | Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Hiroshima University |
| Author | Hiromu K Mishima | Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Hiroshima University |
| [ Summary ] | Intraocular pressure (IOP) may rise during hemodialysis in patients with or without glaucoma. This IOP elevation is usually transient and slight. However, for patients with advanced glaucoma, the IOP elevation may cause further damage to the optic nerve. We should modify hemodialysis procedures to prevent IOP elevation and minimize optic nerve damage in patients with glaucoma. | |