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Research Paper | Ophthalmology | Volume 15 Issue 1, January 2026 | Pages: 1315 - 1317 | India
A Prospective Study of Lens-Induced Glaucoma and Visual Outcomes Following Cataract Surgery at a Tertiary Eye Care Hospital
Abstract: Lens-induced glaucoma (LIG) is a secondary glaucoma resulting from neglected cataracts and remains a significant cause of preventable blindness in developing countries. Early diagnosis and timely cataract surgery can effectively control intraocular pressure (IOP) and restore vision. This prospective study was conducted to evaluate the clinical profile of lens-induced glaucoma and assess visual outcomes following cataract surgery at a tertiary eye care hospital. Forty patients diagnosed with lens-induced glaucoma were included in the study. All patients underwent detailed ocular examination and were managed with preoperative antiglaucoma medications followed by small incision cataract surgery (SICS) with posterior chamber intraocular lens implantation and peripheral iridectomy. Postoperative follow-up was done at one week and six weeks. Phacomorphic glaucoma was the most common type (70%). At presentation, 90% of patients had IOP greater than 30 mmHg. Postoperatively, most patients achieved good IOP control and significant improvement in visual acuity. At six weeks, 60% of patients attained best-corrected visual acuity of 6/6-6/12. The study concludes that lens-induced glaucoma is a preventable cause of blindness and timely cataract extraction offers excellent visual and pressure outcomes [1-5].
Keywords: Lens-induced glaucoma, Phacomorphic glaucoma, Phacolytic glaucoma, Small incision cataract surgery, Visual outcome
How to Cite?: Dr. Vinay Ravindra Agrawal, Dr. Roopa Naik, "A Prospective Study of Lens-Induced Glaucoma and Visual Outcomes Following Cataract Surgery at a Tertiary Eye Care Hospital", Volume 15 Issue 1, January 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1315-1317, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26121114059, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26121114059