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Generated 13 Oct 2026
Ophthalmology · Ophthalmology / Uveitis

Posner–Schlossman syndrome

Also known as: Glaucomatocyclitic crisis

Recurrent unilateral hypertensive anterior uveitis.

Medical specialty
Ophthalmology
Subspecialty
Ophthalmology / Uveitis
Sex & age distribution
Male: affected, male predominance; Female: affected; Children: rare, onset 20–50 years
Gene(s) involved
None recorded

Etiology & mechanism

Cytomegalovirus anterior segment infection is common.

Gene(s) involved (0)

No gene recorded.

Symptoms & signs (5)

haloskeratic precipitatesmild anterior uveitisrecurrent eye painvery high eye pressure
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