steroid-induced glaucoma

A glaucoma characterized by elevated intraocular pressure secondary to chronic corticosteroid use, which leads to glaucomatous optic nerve atrophy and progressive vision loss and with symptoms of progressive decreased vision, visual field defects, and decrease

A glaucoma characterized by elevated intraocular pressure secondary to chronic corticosteroid use, which leads to glaucomatous optic nerve atrophy and progressive vision loss and with symptoms of progressive decreased vision, visual field defects, and decreased peripheral vision. Steroid-induced glaucoma is caused by chronic corticosteroid use.

Also known as: Corticosteroid-induced glaucoma