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Ophthalmology Glaucoma e541242c

Mechanism of steroid induced glaucoma is -

A
Narrowing of angle of anterior chamber
B
Neovascularization of Iris
C
Inhibition of PGE
D
Deposition of hemosiderine
High-Yield Explanation
Prostaglandin E and F are known to increase the aqueous outflow facility.coicosteroids can inhibit the synthesis of PGE and PGF leading to decrease in aqueous outflow facility and increase in IOP. Ref:Comprehensive ophthalmology-AK Khurana 6th edition chapter-10 page no:251
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