Presentation
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VUITY is not recommended to be used when iritis is present because adhesions (synechiae) may form between the iris and lens. [allerganeyecare.com]
Eyes
- Anterior Uveitis
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Corticosteroid-containing preparations have also been reported to cause acute anterior uveitis and perforation of the globe. [allerganeyecare.com]
- Corneal Edema
Macular Edema Macular edema, including cystoid macular edema, has been reported during treatment with bimatoprost ophthalmic solution. [allerganeyecare.com]
Treatment
The increase in mean IOP was seen with each treatment cycle, and the mean IOP generally returned to baseline between treatment cycles (at the end of the 6-month period). [allerganeyecare.com]
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Prognosis
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Etiology
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Epidemiology
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Prevention
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To prevent eye injury or contamination, care should be taken to avoid touching the dispensing bottle to the eye or to any other surface. [allerganeyecare.com]