Clinical analysis on the treatment and prognosis of secondary glaucoma

AIM: To investigate the methods of treatment and the prognosis of secondary glaucoma.<p>METHODS: Clinical data of 109 admission cases(112 eyes)of secondary glaucoma were retrospectively analyzed. According to the primary diseases, patients were divided into lens-related glaucoma, ocular trauma...

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Main Authors: Zong-Shun Liu, Li Bin, Zhi-Ke Xu, Xiao-Li Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Press of International Journal of Ophthalmology (IJO PRESS) 2013-11-01
Series:Guoji Yanke Zazhi
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Online Access:http://www.ies.net.cn/cn_publish/2013/11/201311050.pdf
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Summary:AIM: To investigate the methods of treatment and the prognosis of secondary glaucoma.<p>METHODS: Clinical data of 109 admission cases(112 eyes)of secondary glaucoma were retrospectively analyzed. According to the primary diseases, patients were divided into lens-related glaucoma, ocular trauma-related glaucoma, vascular disease glaucoma, inflammatory glaucoma and other related groups. The methods and effect of treatment were evaluated for each group of patients.<p>RESULTS: The intraocular pressure was significantly lower than hospital admission(<i>P</i><0.05). After a week of treatment, the best corrected visual acuity was increased partially. <p>CONCLUSION:Pathogeny of secondary glaucoma is complex. Treatment should be adopted comprehensive measures. Proper operative option can control intraocular pressure. For the damage of visual function severely, to improve or relieve symptoms is the main objective of their treatment.
ISSN:1672-5123