Acute lens-induced glaucomas: A review

Journal Title: Journal of Acute Disease - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 2

Abstract

Lens-induced factors are important and common mechanisms causing acute elevation of intraocular pressure. While in most cases, the diagnosis and management are straight-forward, in others it is difficult and can lead to improper procedures, complications and poor visual outcomes. This review was done with the aim of studying the various types of lens-induced glaucomas, classifying them in an easy way to understand manner, their clinical features, current management and future possibilities.

Authors and Affiliations

Syed Shoeb Ahmad

Keywords

Related Articles

A retrospective analysis of snake envenomation in the intensive care unit of a tertiary care hospital in Delhi

Objective: To evaluate the epidemiology, clinical profile and treatment for patients with snake bite in the intensive care unit of our hospital. Methods: A retrospective analysis of patients with snake bite admitted to t...

Long-term diabetes-related severe complications among individuals with T2DM in Jazan, Saudi Arabia

Objective: To explore the patterns and prevalence of complications of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in Jazan region. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample (n=281) of the Jazan population attendin...

Survival after prolonged cardiopulmonary resuscitation in cardiac arrest due to electric shock

Cardiac arrhythmias and respiratory paralysis are among the common causes of death in electric shock victims. Emergency physicians face unique challenges in stabilizing airway and spine apart from fibrillating myocardium...

Thyroid storm precipitated by acute biliary pancreatitis

Thyroid storm is an acute, life-threatening exacerbation and sudden releasing large amounts of thyroid hormone in a short period of time. Nevertheless, critical aggravation of hyperthyroidism typically resulted from conc...

Curative effect of laparoscopic surgery on acute gastric perforation

Objective: To investigate the postoperative inflammatory reaction, stress reaction and immune response of laparoscopic surgery and laparotomy for acute gastric perforation. Methods: Forty-four patients with acute gastric...

Download PDF file
  • EP ID EP234548
  • DOI 10.12980/jad.6.2017JADWEB-2016-0065
  • Views 134
  • Downloads 0

How To Cite

Syed Shoeb Ahmad (2017). Acute lens-induced glaucomas: A review. Journal of Acute Disease, 6(2), 47-52. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-234548