Cataract Surgery in Eyes with Previous Glaucoma Surgery: Pearls and Pitfalls
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Cataract Surgery in Eyes with Previous Glaucoma Surgery: Pearls and Pitfalls
The problem of cataract management in the patients of glaucoma who have undergone fltering surgery is a challenging proposition for any surgeon, as the surgery can lead to several complications in the already compromised eye. As glaucoma requires lifelong management, the development of cataract is a significant concern because its treatment may lead to loss of intraocular pressure (IOP) control...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Current Glaucoma Practice
سال: 2013
ISSN: 0974-0333,0975-1947
DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10008-1145