Review of aphakic glaucoma after surgery for congenital cataract

Review of aphakic glaucoma after surgery for congenital cataract

This article describes the clinical presentation of glaucoma in eyes operated on for congenital cataract and reviews current theories as to its pathophysiology. The literature does not provide a conclusive explanation for the seeming increase in aphakic glaucoma in children. Long-term studies compar...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of cataract and refractive surgery 1997, Vol.23 (Supplement 1), p.664-668
Hauptverfasser: Russell-Eggitt, Isabelle, Zamiri, Parisa
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adolescent
Aphakia, Postcataract - etiology
Cataract - congenital
Cataract Extraction - adverse effects
Child
Child, Preschool
Female
Glaucoma, Open-Angle - diagnosis
Glaucoma, Open-Angle - etiology
Glaucoma, Open-Angle - therapy
Humans
Infant
Intraocular Pressure
Male
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Zusammenfassung:This article describes the clinical presentation of glaucoma in eyes operated on for congenital cataract and reviews current theories as to its pathophysiology. The literature does not provide a conclusive explanation for the seeming increase in aphakic glaucoma in children. Long-term studies comparing like groups may help resolve this question.
ISSN:0886-3350
1873-4502
DOI:10.1016/S0886-3350(97)80051-X