title: Phase contrast microscopy. Diagnosis of ghost cell glaucoma following cataract extraction.
abstract: Ghost cell glaucoma may be suspected when intraocular pressure remains elevated following vitreous hemorrhage. Vitrectomy provides relief of the glaucoma and an improvement in vision. The vitrectomy specimen offers confirmation of the clinical diagnosis when examined by phase contrast microscopy.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001082:Aqueous Humor / Q000166:cytology*; D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008858:Microscopy, Phase-Contrast; D014821:Vitrectomy; D014822:Vitreous Body