Vision-threatening glaucoma following cataract surgery.
In four patients, vision-threatening acute glaucoma occurred following routine uncomplicated cataract surgery. Intraocular pressure remained elevated despite maximum tolerated medical therapy, requiring glaucoma filtering surgery in all four cases. Enzyme zonulolysis, water-tight wound closure, and compression of angle structures by wound sutures are discussed as contributing factors in the development of this postoperative acute glaucoma.
D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000209:etiology*