Aphakic glaucoma. Prophylaxis and management.
Glaucoma secondary to angle closure is a not infrequent complication of cataract extraction. The incidence may be reduced by preventing or accurately treating those conditions causing shallowing of the anterior chamber in the postoperative period. Once established, however, management follows the principles used in managing chronic simple glaucoma.
D001036:Aphakia, Postcataract / Q000150:complications; D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans