Glaucoma after surgery on the retina and vitreous.
Increased intraocular pressure after retinal detachment or its surgery may be addressed in an effective manner, because the clinical setting invariably suggests an ascertainable etiologic mechanism. Directed, stepwise therapy may then be instituted promptly to minimize lasting or functional impairment from long-standing increased intraocular pressure.
Stinson
W G
WG
Retina Services, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Boston 02214, USA.
Small
K W
KW
D005901:Glaucoma / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure; D009798:Ocular Hypertension / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012160:Retina / Q000601:surgery*; D012163:Retinal Detachment / Q000601:surgery; D014821:Vitrectomy / Q000009:adverse effects; D014822:Vitreous Body / Q000601:surgery*