Cataract after glaucoma filtration surgery.
OBJECTIVE
We reviewed the evidence regarding cataract incidence and progression after glaucoma surgery.


METHODS
Evidence-based review of available literature.


METHODS
We performed a systematic review of relevant studies published in English.


RESULTS
Reports of visually significant cataract after glaucoma surgery are supported by data from randomized clinical trials and large case series.


CONCLUSIONS
Patients undergoing glaucoma surgery are at increased risk for the development and progression of cataract.
Hylton
Camille
C
Wilmer Eye Institute, School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
Congdon
Nathan
N
Friedman
David
D
Kempen
John
J
Quigley
Harry
H
Bass
Eric
E
Jampel
Henry
H
D002386:Cataract / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D018450:Disease Progression; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D018463:Filtering Surgery / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D012307:Risk Factors