Ocular trauma-related glaucoma.
Glaucoma following ocular injury is a multifactorial condition. Management of posttraumatic ocular hypertension is especially critical in that many of the complications that may develop are preventable. Management is aimed at preventing further damage to the injured eye.
De Leon-Ortega
Julio E
JE
Glaucoma Service, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 700 South 18th Street, Suit 601, Birmingham, AL 35233, USA.
Girkin
Christopher A
CA
D002924:Ciliary Body / Q000293:injuries; D005131:Eye Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D006988:Hyphema / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D007429:Intraocular Pressure; D007498:Iris / Q000293:injuries; D014129:Trabecular Meshwork / Q000293:injuries