title: Lens-induced glaucoma in the elderly.
abstract: Lens-induced glaucoma comprises a number of different glaucomatous processes occurring in the elderly that share in common the role of the crystalline lens in the mechanism of increase in intraocular pressure. We will review the anatomic predisposing factors, their physiology, signs and symptoms, and therapeutic approach. We will consider two studies and discuss the visual results and risk factors associated with these pathologic conditions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, University of Athens, Athens, Greece. dpapaconstantinou@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Dimitris
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Papaconstantinou
authors.forename: Ilias
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Georgalas
authors.forename: Nikos
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Kourtis
authors.forename: Augustine
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Krassas
authors.forename: Andreas
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Diagourtas
authors.forename: Chrysanthi
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Koutsandrea
authors.forename: Gerasimos
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Georgopoulos
mesh_terms: D004479:Ectopia Lentis; D005260:Female; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D007908:Lens, Crystalline / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D008297:Male; D011681:Pupil Disorders / Q000628:therapy
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