Comparative study of early versus delayed presentation of lens induced glaucoma: A retrospective study conducted among population in remote hilly areas of Uttarakhand

To compare the causes and visual outcome of lens induced glaucoma amongst those presenting early (within 7 days) with late (after days). This was a retrospective study which included total 50 cases diagnosed as glaucoma. Patients were divided into two groups- group A within days B after days. All patients underwent manual small incision cataract surgery PMMA implantation. Visual intraocular pressure in both groups preoperatively on postoperative day 30 compared. Majority females age 61-70 years. Phacomorphic main cause accounting for 64% cases. Good vision other eye most common reason delay seeking medical aid (45.45%). Postoperative assessment showed that majority had acuity 6/6 to 6/12. Group 6/18 6/60. IOP 74% well controlled below 21 mm Hg at 1 month. The final BCVA our found be better who presented early, highlighting importance diagnosis efficient management.