phacogenic glaucoma

phacogenic glaucoma: phacolytic glaucoma open-angle glaucoma secondary to leakage of lens protein into the aqueous humor from a mature or hypermature cataract with subsequent ingestion of the protein by macrophages, which swell and block the trabecular spaces.

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Glaucoma — Classification and external resources Acute angle closure glaucoma of the right eye. Note the mid sized pupil, which was nonreactive to light, and injection of the conjunctiva. ICD 10 … Wikipedia
Glaucoma — An eye condition in which the fluid pressure inside the eyes rises because of slowed fluid drainage from the eye. Untreated, it may damage the optic nerve and other parts of the eye, causing vision loss or even blindness. Two million Americans… … Medical dictionary

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