Reversible cicatricial ectropion precipitated by topical brimonidine eye drops.

Abstract	Bilateral cicatricial ectropian was precipitated by topical brimonidine eye drops. On discontinuation of the drug, the ectropian resolved. Patients on brimonidine who develop cicatricial ectropian should not be managed surgically at first presentation.
Authors	Petros Aristodemou, Roger Baer
Journal	Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery (Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg) 2008 Jan-Feb Vol. 24 Issue 1 Pg. 57-8 ISSN: 0740-9303 [Print] United States
PMID	18209648 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References	Adrenergic alpha-Agonists Antihypertensive Agents Ophthalmic Solutions Quinoxalines Brimonidine Tartrate
Topics	Administration, Topical Adrenergic alpha-Agonists (adverse effects) Aged Antihypertensive Agents (adverse effects) Brimonidine Tartrate Cicatrix (chemically induced, physiopathology) Ectropion (chemically induced, physiopathology) Humans Male Ocular Hypertension (drug therapy) Ophthalmic Solutions (adverse effects) Quinoxalines (adverse effects)

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