Results :A raise of IOP was recorded in 32.14% patients on Escitalopram and 14.28% patients on Amitryptyline.Narrowing of ICA was found in 14.28% patients on Escitalopram and 7.14% on Amitryptyline.The raise in IOP was more in younger (<25yrs) age groups (69.23%) and were almost equal in both genders(Males:53.84% Females:46.16%) Conclusion : Our study found a positive trend between use of antidepressants and IOP raise, particularly with Escitalopram and in younger age groups but no incidence of angle closure glaucoma.
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