Prostaglandin-Associated Periorbitopathy: Case Report and Basic Pathophysiological Reminder

    January 2014 in “ Turkish Journal of Ophthalmology
    Murat Küçükevcilioğlu, Atilla Bayer
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    Studysummary This case report highlights a rare side effect of prostaglandin analogues, detailing prostaglandin-associated periorbitopathy in three glaucoma patients treated with bimatoprost and travoprost.
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