Development of lens surgery in the treatment of primary angle-closure glaucoma
The lens plays a crucial part in the etiology of primary angle-closure glaucoma(PACG). The changes in the thickness and position of the lens have been related to common structural deviations observed in PACG eyes such as: shallow anterior chamber, pupillary block and crowded anterior chamber angle....
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Press of International Journal of Ophthalmology (IJO PRESS)
2020-09-01
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| Series: | Guoji Yanke Zazhi |
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| Online Access: | http://ies.ijo.cn/cn_publish/2020/9/202009013.pdf |
| Summary: | The lens plays a crucial part in the etiology of primary angle-closure glaucoma(PACG). The changes in the thickness and position of the lens have been related to common structural deviations observed in PACG eyes such as: shallow anterior chamber, pupillary block and crowded anterior chamber angle. Lens extraction has long been used to treat PACG, which combined with anti-glaucoma surgeries remains a commonly employed therapy. This article aims to summarize the medical outcome and role of phacoemulsification with or without anti-glaucoma surgeries in the treatment of PACG. |
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| ISSN: | 1672-5123 1672-5123 |