Review of aphakic glaucoma after surgery for congenital cataract.
This article describes the clinical presentation of glaucoma in eyes operated on for congenital cataract and reviews current theories as to its pathophysiology. The literature does not provide a conclusive explanation for the seeming increase in aphakic glaucoma in children. Long-term studies comparing like groups may help resolve this question.
Russell-Eggitt
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Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom.
Zamiri
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D000293:Adolescent; D001036:Aphakia, Postcataract / Q000209:etiology*; D002386:Cataract / Q000151:congenital*; D002387:Cataract Extraction / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005902:Glaucoma, Open-Angle / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007429:Intraocular Pressure; D008297:Male