Global InformationPhacomorphic glaucoma information
| Phacomorphic glaucoma | |
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| Anatomy of the eye | |
| Specialty | Ophthalmology |
| Complications | Blindness |
| Diagnostic method | Eye examination |
| Differential diagnosis | Phacolytic glaucoma |
Phacomorphic glaucoma is an eye disease that can occur due to a neglected advanced cataract. In this, the mature cataractous lens cause secondary angle closure glaucoma. The presence of an asymmetric mature cataractous lens, shallow or closed anterior chamber angle, raised intraocular pressure (IOP) and other typical signs and symptoms of angle-closure glaucoma in the eye may lead to a diagnosis of phacomorphic glaucoma. Cataract surgery after initial IOP control with medication is the only treatment.
Phacomorphic glaucoma is one of the most common causes of secondary angle closure glaucoma in developing countries like India.