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The Secondary Causes Of Glaucoma.

Authors :
Gaddie, Ian Ben
Source :
Review of Optometry; 2/15/2007, Vol. 144 Issue 2, p81-88, 6p
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

The article focuses on the common causes of secondary glaucoma such as the pigmentary glaucoma (PG), exfoliative glaucoma (XFG), uveitic glaucoma (UG) and steroid-induced glaucoma. It was believed that PG was caused by packets of lens zonules rubbing against the peripheral iris. XFG is associated with a systemic condition known as exfoliation syndrome (XFS). UG presents an inflammatory damage to the trabecular meshwork and uvea coupled with steroid-induced ocular hypertension.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1930160X
Volume :
144
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Review of Optometry
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
24315161