| The glaucomas in aphakia and pseudophakia. | |
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PMID: 1957248 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Intraocular pressure may become temporarily or permanently elevated at various intervals following cataract surgery. There are several mechanisms by which glaucoma develops as a complication of the cataract extraction itself. The presence of a pseudophakos may or may not contribute to the pathogenesis. Important diagnostic clues include the anterior chamber depth, the presence or absence of an iridectomy, gonioscopic findings, and the appearance of the optic nerve head. Life-long medical treatment is frequently justified, as alternative laser or surgical modalities may not be successful. The exact causes for high failure of filtration surgery in aphakic eyes is not clearly understood; scarring of the conjunctiva, the vitreous, and altered characteristics of the aqueous humor have all been incriminated. Current research to improve surgical success includes the development of effective artificial drainage implants or the use of pharmacologic modulators of wound healing, which promote filtration by preventing scar formation. |
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Authors:
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K F Tomey; C E Traverso |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Survey of ophthalmology Volume: 36 ISSN: 0039-6257 ISO Abbreviation: Surv Ophthalmol Publication Date: 1991 Sep-Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1992-01-02 Completed Date: 1992-01-02 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0404551 Medline TA: Surv Ophthalmol Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 79-112 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Aphakia
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complications* Cataract Extraction / adverse effects* Contact Lenses / adverse effects* Glaucoma / diagnosis, etiology*, therapy Humans Intraocular Pressure |
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