A prospective study of 413 cases of lens-induced glaucoma in Nepal.
Indian J Ophthalmol
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2001 Jun; 49(2): 103-7
Article
in English
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To determine the frequency and types of lens-induced glaucoma (LIG), reasons for late presentation and outcome of current management.METHODS:
Prospective case series of 413 patients/eyes with LIG over a 12-month period in 1998; 311 of these patients underwent cataract surgery. Visual acuity and intraocular pressure (IOP) were pre- and postoperatively assessed.RESULTS:
Four hundred and thirteen (1.5%) of 27,073 senile cataracts seen in the outpatient department of Sagarmatha Choudhary Eye Hospital, Lahan, Nepal presented with LIG. There were 298 (72%) phacomorphic cases and 115 (28%) phacolytic glaucoma. Pain for more than 10 days was reported by 293 (71%) patients. The majority, 258 (62.4%), travelled a distance of more than 100 kms to the hospital. The major reasons for late presentation were "no escort" in 143 (34.6%) and "lack of money" in 128 (31.0%) cases. At presentation the IOP was more than 30 mm Hg in 327 (79%) eyes. Following cataract surgery, 251 (80.7%) had 21 mm Hg or less at discharge. The visual acuity was hand-movement or less before surgery in all eyes; at discharge 120 of 311 operated eyes (38.6%) achieved 6/60 or better, 97 (31.2%) less than 6/60, and 94 (30.2%) less than 3/60. The main causes for poor outcome in 94 cases were optic atrophy in 32 (34%) eyes, uveitis in 25 (26.6%)eyes and corneal oedema in 24 (25.5%) eyes.CONCLUSION:
The results highlight the importance of early diagnosis and treatment of visually disabling cataract. There is a need to educate both the patient and the cataract surgeon of the dangers of lens-induced glaucoma and of the poor outcome if treatment is delayed.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Postoperative Complications
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Aged, 80 and over
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Cataract Extraction
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Visual Acuity
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Glaucoma
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Prospective Studies
Type of study:
Observational study
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Screening study
Limits:
Aged80
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Ophthalmol
Year:
2001
Type:
Article
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