Malignant Glaucoma : A Review of the Modern Literature
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-03-27
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Malignant glaucoma is a rare form of glaucoma that typically follows surgery in patients with primary angle closure and primary angle-closure glaucoma.
In this paper, the clinical features, classification, pathogenesis, and principles of management are discussed.
Despite a high prevalence of primary angle closure glaucoma in South-East Asia, the vast majority of cases of malignant glaucoma are reported in White populations.
This may reflect differing mechanisms of angle closure in White and Asian patients, which somehow reduces the likelihood of an aberrant relationship developing between the lens, ciliary body, anterior hyaloid, and vitreous structures within the eye.
Although the exact underlying pathogenic mechanism remains unclear, the prognosis is good with modern medical, laser, and surgical treatment modalities.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Shahid, H.& Salmon, J. F.. 2012. Malignant Glaucoma : A Review of the Modern Literature. Journal of Ophthalmology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Shahid, H.& Salmon, J. F.. Malignant Glaucoma : A Review of the Modern Literature. Journal of Ophthalmology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Shahid, H.& Salmon, J. F.. Malignant Glaucoma : A Review of the Modern Literature. Journal of Ophthalmology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-503430