The glaucomas in aphakia and pseudophakia

The Profile and Management of Glaucoma in Adult Aphakic Patients Following Complicated Cataract Surgery

“…Several mechanisms have been implicated in aphakic glaucoma, including pupillary block glaucoma, malignant glaucoma, ghost cell glaucoma, vitreous in the anterior chamber, epithelial ingrowth, and protracted inflammation; however, these are not present in a significant number of patients. 4 , 9 , 12 , 13 In some studies, synechial closure of the angle was reported as the most common finding in aphakic glaucomatous eyes, as in our study (Table 1). 9 , 14 In the present study, none of the previously described mechanisms were observed in 11 (37.9%) eyes.…”

“… 4 , 9 , 12 , 13 In some studies, synechial closure of the angle was reported as the most common finding in aphakic glaucomatous eyes, as in our study (Table 1). 9 , 14 In the present study, none of the previously described mechanisms were observed in 11 (37.9%) eyes. Some researchers have posited theories suggesting that exposure of the anterior chamber to the posterior chamber is associated with certain chemical factors that alter angle structure and function, but none has yet been proven.…”

The Profile and Management of Glaucoma in Adult Aphakic Patients Following Complicated Cataract Surgery

“…Several mechanisms have been implicated in aphakic glaucoma, including pupillary block glaucoma, malignant glaucoma, ghost cell glaucoma, vitreous in the anterior chamber, epithelial ingrowth, and protracted inflammation; however, these are not present in a significant number of patients. 4 , 9 , 12 , 13 In some studies, synechial closure of the angle was reported as the most common finding in aphakic glaucomatous eyes, as in our study (Table 1). 9 , 14 In the present study, none of the previously described mechanisms were observed in 11 (37.9%) eyes.…”

“… 4 , 9 , 12 , 13 In some studies, synechial closure of the angle was reported as the most common finding in aphakic glaucomatous eyes, as in our study (Table 1). 9 , 14 In the present study, none of the previously described mechanisms were observed in 11 (37.9%) eyes. Some researchers have posited theories suggesting that exposure of the anterior chamber to the posterior chamber is associated with certain chemical factors that alter angle structure and function, but none has yet been proven.…”

Long-Term Results of Krupin-Denver Valve Implants in Filtering Surgery for Neovascular Glaucoma

“…Failure was secondary to external conjunctival bleb failure in 10 eyes, to internal clo sure of the anterior chamber Supramid tube in 5 eyes, to phthisis bulbi secondary to choroidal hemorrhage in 2 eyes and to external erosion of the Silastic end in l eye. 12 Mortality during long-term follow-up was high in our se ries. The complications of an underlying diabetes mellitus were the most common causes of death (15 out of 22 pa tients).…”

Trabeculectomy with or without mitomycin-C for paediatric glaucoma in aphakia and pseudophakia following congenital cataract surgery

“…Aphakia is also a known risk factor for failure in adult trabeculectomy surgery. 25,26 Previous reports of outcome of filtering surgery without the use of any adjunctive antifibrotic agents in the management of a paediatric glaucoma have been disappointing. [9][10][11] The use of antifibroproliferative agents such as 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) 27,28 and MMC, 29,30 which may improve the surgical prognosis, has been studied extensively in adults.…”

The Profile and Management of Glaucoma in Adult Aphakic Patients Following Complicated Cataract Surgery

“…Several mechanisms have been implicated in aphakic glaucoma, including pupillary block glaucoma, malignant glaucoma, ghost cell glaucoma, vitreous in the anterior chamber, epithelial ingrowth, and protracted inflammation; however, these are not present in a significant number of patients. 4 , 9 , 12 , 13 In some studies, synechial closure of the angle was reported as the most common finding in aphakic glaucomatous eyes, as in our study (Table 1). 9 , 14 In the present study, none of the previously described mechanisms were observed in 11 (37.9%) eyes.…”

“… 4 , 9 , 12 , 13 In some studies, synechial closure of the angle was reported as the most common finding in aphakic glaucomatous eyes, as in our study (Table 1). 9 , 14 In the present study, none of the previously described mechanisms were observed in 11 (37.9%) eyes. Some researchers have posited theories suggesting that exposure of the anterior chamber to the posterior chamber is associated with certain chemical factors that alter angle structure and function, but none has yet been proven.…”

Long-Term Results of Krupin-Denver Valve Implants in Filtering Surgery for Neovascular Glaucoma

“…Failure was secondary to external conjunctival bleb failure in 10 eyes, to internal clo sure of the anterior chamber Supramid tube in 5 eyes, to phthisis bulbi secondary to choroidal hemorrhage in 2 eyes and to external erosion of the Silastic end in l eye. 12 Mortality during long-term follow-up was high in our se ries. The complications of an underlying diabetes mellitus were the most common causes of death (15 out of 22 pa tients).…”

Trabeculectomy with or without mitomycin-C for paediatric glaucoma in aphakia and pseudophakia following congenital cataract surgery

“…Aphakia is also a known risk factor for failure in adult trabeculectomy surgery. 25,26 Previous reports of outcome of filtering surgery without the use of any adjunctive antifibrotic agents in the management of a paediatric glaucoma have been disappointing. [9][10][11] The use of antifibroproliferative agents such as 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) 27,28 and MMC, 29,30 which may improve the surgical prognosis, has been studied extensively in adults.…”

The Profile and Management of Glaucoma in Adult Aphakic Patients Following Complicated Cataract Surgery

“…Several mechanisms have been implicated in aphakic glaucoma, including pupillary block glaucoma, malignant glaucoma, ghost cell glaucoma, vitreous in the anterior chamber, epithelial ingrowth, and protracted inflammation; however, these are not present in a significant number of patients. 4 , 9 , 12 , 13 In some studies, synechial closure of the angle was reported as the most common finding in aphakic glaucomatous eyes, as in our study (Table 1). 9 , 14 In the present study, none of the previously described mechanisms were observed in 11 (37.9%) eyes.…”

“… 4 , 9 , 12 , 13 In some studies, synechial closure of the angle was reported as the most common finding in aphakic glaucomatous eyes, as in our study (Table 1). 9 , 14 In the present study, none of the previously described mechanisms were observed in 11 (37.9%) eyes. Some researchers have posited theories suggesting that exposure of the anterior chamber to the posterior chamber is associated with certain chemical factors that alter angle structure and function, but none has yet been proven.…”

Long-Term Results of Krupin-Denver Valve Implants in Filtering Surgery for Neovascular Glaucoma

“…Failure was secondary to external conjunctival bleb failure in 10 eyes, to internal clo sure of the anterior chamber Supramid tube in 5 eyes, to phthisis bulbi secondary to choroidal hemorrhage in 2 eyes and to external erosion of the Silastic end in l eye. 12 Mortality during long-term follow-up was high in our se ries. The complications of an underlying diabetes mellitus were the most common causes of death (15 out of 22 pa tients).…”

Trabeculectomy with or without mitomycin-C for paediatric glaucoma in aphakia and pseudophakia following congenital cataract surgery

“…Aphakia is also a known risk factor for failure in adult trabeculectomy surgery. 25,26 Previous reports of outcome of filtering surgery without the use of any adjunctive antifibrotic agents in the management of a paediatric glaucoma have been disappointing. [9][10][11] The use of antifibroproliferative agents such as 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) 27,28 and MMC, 29,30 which may improve the surgical prognosis, has been studied extensively in adults.…”