Lens-induced glaucoma

The crystalline lens is implicated as a causative element in producing several forms of glaucoma. Etiologically they represent a diversity in the presentation of the glaucomatous process. These conditions include glaucoma related to: lens dislocation (ectopia lentis), lens swelling (intumescent cata...

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Published in:Documenta ophthalmologica 1992-01, Vol.81 (3), p.317-338
Main Authors: ELLANT, J. P, OBSTBAUM, S. A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aqueous Humor - metabolism
Biological and medical sciences
Glaucoma - etiology
Glaucoma - physiopathology
Glaucoma and intraocular pressure
Humans
Intraocular Pressure
Lens Diseases - complications
Lens, Crystalline - physiopathology
Medical sciences
Ophthalmology
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Summary:The crystalline lens is implicated as a causative element in producing several forms of glaucoma. Etiologically they represent a diversity in the presentation of the glaucomatous process. These conditions include glaucoma related to: lens dislocation (ectopia lentis), lens swelling (intumescent cataract), classical pupillary block, aqueous misdirection--ciliary block, phacoanaphylaxis, lens particle, and phacolytic glaucoma. The management of elevated intraocular pressure often requires altering the intraocular relationship of anatomic structures surrounding the lens or lens removal. We will review the entities that produce these lens-induced glaucomatous conditions and suggest a rational approach to their diagnosis and treatment.
ISSN:0012-4486
1573-2622
DOI:10.1007/BF00161770