Surgical management of coexisting cataract and glaucoma.

C. Glaucoma assessment: determine type of glaucoma (i.e., OAG, PXF, angle closure) and access degree of optic nerve damage can be difficult because cataract may affect visual field testing, alter view of optic nerve and may even be an infrequent cause of glaucoma. Assessment of extent of glaucoma damage is critical for decision-making. Visual fields may “improve” after cataract surgery (Ang et al)