title: Pupillary block glaucoma following pediatric cataract extraction.
abstract: We present a case of pupillary block glaucoma that developed after cataract extraction in a pediatric patient. To prevent pupillary block and secondary glaucoma after cataract surgery we recommend that all pediatric cataract patients be given a prophylactic peripheral iridectomy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Ochsner Clinic, New Orleans, LA 70121.
authors.forename: H S
authors.initials: HS
authors.lastname: Eustis
authors.forename: R C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Walton
authors.forename: S F
authors.initials: SF
authors.lastname: Ball
mesh_terms: D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure; D007498:Iris / Q000601:surgery; D053685:Laser Therapy; D014792:Visual Acuity