Coincidence of retinitis pigmentosa and pseudoexfoliative glaucoma

Abstract

Introduction This is an observational case report presenting retinitis pigmentosa associated with pseudoexfoliative glaucoma.

Case outline A 69-year-old man presented with retinitis pigmentosa. On examination, pseudoexfoliative material was detected on anterior segment structures, and intraocular pressure was 26 mmHg in the right and 24 mmHg in the left eye. The patient was commenced on topical antiglaucomatous therapy (timolol + dorzolamide twice daily, latanoprost once in the evening) to both eyes.

Conclusion To the best of our knowledge, this is the first reported case of retinitis pigmentosa associated with pseudoexfoliative glaucoma. Although rare, retinitis pigmentosa and glaucoma can occur in the same eye.

Keywords: glaucoma; pseudoexfoliation; retinitis pigmentosa; intraocular pressure