phacogenic glaucoma

Term ID

DOID:12571

Synonyms

Definition

A glaucoma characterized by glaucomatous optic atrophy secondary to a lens abnormality and has_symptom progressive decreased vision, especially decreased peripheral vision. Phacogenic glaucoma can be caused by cataracts, trauma to the eye, or age-related damage that obstructs aqueous outflow, leading to inappropriately increased intraocular pressure and eventual optic nerve atrophy with associated vision loss. https://eyewiki.aao.org/Lens_Induced_Glaucomas

References

• ICD9CM:365.59
• SNOMEDCT_US_2023_03_01:84333006
• UMLS_CUI:C0154959

Ontology

Human Disease   ( DOID:12571 )