Open AccessGlaucoma and its relationship to intraocular lens implantation
Author(s) -
Obstbaum Stephen A.,
Orlando Fred
Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
australian and new zealand journal of ophthalmology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1440-1606
pISSN - 0814-9763
DOI - 10.1111/j.1442-9071.1989.tb00538.x
Subject(s) - medicine , glaucoma , ophthalmology , glaucoma surgery , intraocular lens , optometry , lens (geology) , optics , physics
The management of glaucoma and cataract is a complex subject that has remained controversial until recently. Extracapsular cataract surgery with posterior chamber lens implantation has made the procedure safe to perform in most eyes with glaucoma controlled medically, by laser trabeculoplasty or after filtering surgery. This paper will review the literature to establish rational guidelines for this particular group of patients.