Severe visual loss following waterload for transabdominal ultrasound

Water drinking test and angle closure glaucoma

“…Kumar et al . [ 1 ] in their article titled “severe visual loss following water load for transabdominal ultrasound” have described a patient, who is a known ocular hypertensive, developing raised intraocular pressure (IOP) following waterloading. Authors have mentioned the possibility of visual loss in such patients and highlighted the importance of slow ingestion of 500 ml of water, mandatory 90 min postprocedural observation period and prompt referral to ophthalmologist if patient develops visual complaints.…”