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Pseudophakic glaucoma.

R van Oye, O Gelisken

    International Ophthalmology
    |September 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Pseudophakic glaucoma, a condition in eyes with an artificial lens, is not more common than aphakic glaucoma. Most cases of ocular hypertension in pseudophakic eyes do not require treatment.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Ocular Surgery
    • Glaucoma Research

    Background:

    • Pseudophakia, the presence of an intraocular lens, is a common outcome of cataract surgery.
    • Understanding the potential complications, such as ocular hypertension and glaucoma, is crucial for patient management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To define pseudophakic glaucoma and assess its incidence.
    • To differentiate between transient and permanent ocular hypertension in pseudophakic eyes.
    • To explore the relationship between pseudophakia and secondary glaucoma.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 166 pseudophakic eyes.
    • Monitoring for ocular hypertension and need for treatment.
    • Classification of glaucoma types in relation to the intraocular lens.

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    Main Results:

    • Ocular hypertension was observed in 9% of pseudophakic eyes.
    • Only 3% of eyes required treatment for ocular hypertension.
    • Chronic pseudophakic glaucoma developed in 1.8% of eyes.
    • Pseudophakic glaucoma incidence is comparable to aphakic glaucoma.
    • Some secondary glaucomas are lens-related (pupillary block, UGH syndrome, ghost cells, pigment dispersion).

    Conclusions:

    • Pseudophakia itself does not inherently cause glaucoma.
    • The incidence of pseudophakic glaucoma is relatively low.
    • Various mechanisms can lead to secondary glaucoma in pseudophakic eyes, some directly related to the lens.