Intraocular pressure response to topical corticosteroids
B Becker - Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, 1965 - iovs.arvojournals.org
B Becker
Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, 1965•iovs.arvojournals.orgThe intraocular pressure response to topical betamethasone appears to be genetically
determined. A study of patients with primary open-angle glaucoma, their relatives, glaucoma
suspects, and volunteers shows three populations as to degree of responsiveness. It is
suggested that these are the phenotypes which relate to the homozygous poor responder
(nn), the heterozygous responder (ng), and the homozygous greater responder (gg).
determined. A study of patients with primary open-angle glaucoma, their relatives, glaucoma
suspects, and volunteers shows three populations as to degree of responsiveness. It is
suggested that these are the phenotypes which relate to the homozygous poor responder
(nn), the heterozygous responder (ng), and the homozygous greater responder (gg).
Abstract
The intraocular pressure response to topical betamethasone appears to be genetically determined. A study of patients with primary open-angle glaucoma, their relatives, glaucoma suspects, and volunteers shows three populations as to degree of responsiveness. It is suggested that these are the phenotypes which relate to the homozygous poor responder (nn), the heterozygous responder (ng), and the homozygous greater responder (gg).
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