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	"Cataract Extraction in Patients with Glaucoma" from Glaucoma Associates of Texas
		One of the most important is the misconception that “a cataract extraction is a cataract extraction.” Society’s perception of cataract surgery as a quick-fix operation with a rapid return of splendid vision is often not true for glaucoma patients undergoing “routine” cataract surgery.
		Glaucoma is not a single condition; the word encompasses a wide variety of entities of different pathogenesis and different intensity.
		The final outcome of cataract extraction is worsened by preoperative long-term use of parasympathomimetic drugs because the pupil does not dilate well, the iris is more likely to bleed when traumatized breakdown of the blood-aqueous barrier is excessive, and there is an increased likelihood of vitro-retinal interface problems.
	www.glaucomaassociates.com /cataract.html (1762 words)

	Surgical Treatment of Coexisting Cataract and Glaucoma: Summary of Evidence Report/Technology Assessment, No. 38
		Cataract and glaucoma are both common conditions and are often present in the same patient.
		Although guidelines exist for the indications for cataract surgery in the otherwise healthy eye and for glaucoma surgery in eyes with glaucoma, there is controversy concerning the indications for surgery when both cataract and glaucoma are present.
		Glaucoma surgery was associated with an increased risk of postoperative cataract.
	www.ahrq.gov /clinic/epcsums/catarsum.htm (1948 words)

	Eye Care and Cosmetic Surgery \| Cataracts \| Cataract surgery \| Glaucoma \| Diabetic Retinopathy \| Eyelid Surgery \| ...
		A cataract is a loss of transparency, or clouding, of the normally clear lens of the eye.
		Glaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve, which is the part of the eye that carries the images we see from the eye to the brain.
		In angle-closure glaucoma, the iris (the colored part of the eye) may drop over and completely close off the drainage angle, abruptly blocking the flow of aqueous fluid and leading to increased IOP or optic nerve damage.
	www.eyecare-cosmeticsurgery.com /eyecare.html (2886 words)

	Glaucoma Service Foundation: Indications for Combined Glaucoma and Cataract Surgery Chat Highlights
		The most common reason is that patients on multiple glaucoma medications reach the point that the cataract is interfering with their lives.
		When I was trained, cataract surgery resulted in approximately 35 to 50% of the cells being lost, and corneas were often swollen for days before they recovered from the surgery.
		Usually, they are very good at hard cataract cases, since they usually wait longer to remove cataracts than doctors of patients with more healthy eyes, and the pupils are often small and difficult to work with.
	www.wills-glaucoma.org /supportgroup/20050420.htm (1482 words)

	Cataract
		Cataract is the disease of the lens in the eyes, where the clear lens loses its transparency and focusing quality due to ageing or disease or trauma.
		Cataract is a cloudy opaque area forming in the lens, involving the centre or periphery in one eye or both eyes.
		Cataract in aged persons is due to the ageing process and usually occurs in both eyes.
	www.chennaionline.com /health/Homoeopathy/2004/11homoeopathy15.asp (1523 words)

	The Gulf Coast Glaucoma Cinic - Cataract Surgery
		When the cataract becomes dense enough to interfere with the patient's lifestyle, it may be time for the cataract to be removed.
		Glaucoma, a disease of the optic nerve, is usually associated with elevated intraocular pressure.
		This would give the impression that the cataract is worse than it really is. As an alternative, a laser procedure could be performed to widen the pupil while the patient is on these medications allowing better vision until the cataract progresses.
	www.glaucomaclinic.com /glaucomareferralcenter/cataractsurgery.html (861 words)

	Cataract Surgery and Glaucoma \| Glaucoma Research Foundation
		Glaucoma, however, damages the optic nerve, the critical structure that transmits the visual signal from the eye to the brain.
		The ophthalmologist balances many factors that affect the decision as to when and how aggressively the glaucoma and cataract should be treated, including whether the two diseases should be treated at the same time or separately.
		For patients with mild glaucoma that is stable we might consider surgically removing the cataract and treating the glaucoma with pressure-lowering medications or laser treatments.
	www.glaucoma.org /treating/cataract_surger.html (618 words)

	Cataract Surgery and the Glaucoma Patient (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Cataract is a clouding of the eye's lens that typically occurs as part of the normal aging process.
		Basically, one wants to perform the cataract surgery at a time and in a manner that is most likely to improve overall vision, taking into consideration the nature and stage of the glaucoma and the way in which it is being treated.
		This means their glaucoma has been caused by deposits of flaky material in the front of the eye that clog up the drain of the eyes, causing the pressure inside the eye to rise and damage the optic nerve cells.
	www.wills-glaucoma.org /cataract.html (898 words)

	Cataract - Animal Eye Care
		The procedures and equipment used to remove cataracts in dogs are the same as those used in humans.
		Cataract surgery is expensive because it requires specialized equipment and training.
		Glaucoma (increase in eye pressure) occurs in 30% of all dogs who have cataract surgery.
	www.animaleyecare.net /diseases/cataract.htm (1192 words)

	ecind.com - Eye Clinic in New Delhi (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Glaucoma is a disorder of the eye where the vision of the eye deteriorates due to optic nerve damage.
		In most types of glaucoma it is not possible for the patient to notice the problem until damage is already well in progress.
		Glaucoma is often associated with an increased pressure inside the eyeball, but this is not always the case.
	ecind.com /glossary/glaucoma.html (263 words)

	Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today
		For eyes in which the cataract is worse than the glaucoma, I first perform the cataract surgery, which frequently reduces the patient’s IOP and thereby allows some individuals to defer or avoid glaucoma surgery.
		Lastly, in the setting of a combined cataract and glaucoma procedure, during which unexpected hypotony may occur, I find the Clariflex lens is stable and decreases the chance of iris capture compared with other IOLs.
		It is important to recognize that patients’ vision may already be compromised by their glaucoma and to take into account their particular needs when choosing the equipment and materials used in cataract surgery.
	www.crstodayarchive.com /03_archive/0703/121.html (1550 words)

	JCRS Cataract Consultation Section: August 1998
		If the mild cataract noted earlier has progressed and is contributing to the decreased vision in the left eye or interfering with optic nerve evaluation, combined phacoemulsification and trabeculectomy with an adjunctive antimetabolite should be performed.
		As the patient presented with signs of a slight cataract on his first visit, I would suggest to the patient that he have combined cataract and glaucoma surgery, with sutures.
		It is essential to prevent a shallow chamber in a case that demonstrates a malignant glaucoma phenomenon in the fellow eye.
	www.ascrs.org /publications/jcrs/csaug8.html (5816 words)

	The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Health Tribune
		The incidence of glaucoma is higher among women and those who suffer from diabetes or those who have to use steroid treatment either as drops in the eye or tablets or nasal spray, e.g.
		Glaucoma and cataract are quite different from each other, though they occur in the same age group.
		Cataract is due to the clouding of the naturally transparent lens of the eye, whereas glaucoma is due to raised pressure in the eye.
	www.tribuneindia.com /2003/20030212/health.htm (1579 words)

	CATARACT
		In earlier days, because of higher complications associated with cataract surgery and poor quality of vision by thick glasses required after surgery, the surgery was delayed till patient had very poor vision (Less than 20/200) by almost mature cataract.
		When Cataract matures there may be swelling of lens tissue blocking the drainage angles leading to sudden rise of the pressure in the eye (Lens induced glaucoma).
		Extracapsular cataract surgery : In this we break the cataract and remove anterior layer and inside of cataract leaving behind a thin layer of lens, posterior capsule.This layer is supposed to protect the retinal complications and gives support for Intraocular implantation.
	www.myeyeworld.com /files/cataract.htm (722 words)

	Cataract Diabetes Glaucoma Retinopathy Ophthalmology, Philadelphia - Vision Correction, LASIK Laser Eye Surgery, Eye ...
		Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in the United States.
		There are several different types of glaucoma that can cause high pressure, but fortunately, with early detection, the pressure in the eye can be treated with eye drops, laser, or surgery before any permanent damage occurs.
		During your evaluation for glaucoma, we will measure the pressure in your eyes, inspect the drainage angle within your eye, evaluate the optic nerve, and test your visual field if necessary.
	www.kaytabas.com /eye_problems.html (911 words)

	Surgical Treatment of Co-existing Cataract and Glaucoma: Clinical Focus
		What are the risks and benefits of staged versus combined procedures for coexisting cataract and glaucoma?
		What is the effect of cataract surgery on short- and long-term intraocular pressure (IOP) control in open-angle glaucoma patients?
		What is the effect of glaucoma surgery (i.e., filtration surgery) on the development and progression of cataract?
	www.ahrq.gov /clinic/tp/catartp.htm (143 words)

	Other Procedures - PRK, Cataract Surgery, and Glaucoma Treatment - Virginia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		During cataract surgery, our surgeon replaces the lens with an intraocular lens (IOL), which is a permanent implant that serves to focus light onto the retina in the absence of the natural lens.
		Glaucoma is a slowly progressing disease that often remains undetected until its advanced stages, after permanent damage to vision has already occurred.
		Even though the effects of glaucoma cannot be reversed, the surgeons at Tidewater Eye Centers perform glaucoma surgery in Virginia in order to slow the progression of the disease and to attempt to prevent further damage to vision.
	www.tidewatereye.com /html/procedures.html (1269 words)

	Procedures - Glaucoma Treatments - Robert L Mahanti MD - The Eye and Laser Center - Ophthalmology - Flagstaff
		Glaucoma is the term for when the pressure inside the eye rises high enough to damage the optic nerve.
		Glaucoma cannot be prevented, and vision lost to it cannot be restored.
		The high eye pressure associated with glaucoma is caused by blockages in the eye's fluid drains.
	www.azlaser.com /az-procedures3.htm (590 words)

	Recent trends of Cataract Treatment
		Cataract is the clouding or opacification of the clear God given lens within the eye.
		It is the technique of cataract operation where the cataract is emulsified (made into fine powder) with the help of a computerised machine using high frequency waves and aspirated (sucked out) through a needle from within the eye.
		Lasers for cataract surgery are still under experimental study and are not yet approved by FDA for regular clinical use till now.
	www.westendeyehospital.com /phaco.htm (1208 words)

	Jonathon Gross, MD - Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
		Glaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve.
		When the optic nerve is damaged in glaucoma, peripheral vision, the vision outside of one's central focus, becomes diminished.
		Diagnosis of glaucoma requires an eye examination, including not only eye pressure measurement, but also examination of the optic nerve and visual fields.
	www.glaucomatucson.com (137 words)

	Cataract FAQ - Diabetic Retinopathy - Seidenberg Protzko Eye Associates - cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Cataract surgery is the most frequently performed surgical procedure in the United States, with more than 1.5 million people having cataract surgery every year.
		The way to surgically treat a cataract is to remove all or part of the lens and replace it with an artificial lens.
		If you have a cataract in both eyes, experts agree that it is best to do one eye at a time.
	www.visionexperts.com /spea-faq_cataract.htm (912 words)

	Amazon.com: Cataract and Glaucoma for Eyecare Paraprofessionals (The Basic Bookshelf for Eyecare Professionals): Books: ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Cataract surgery is also discussed, including traditional surgery as well as combination procedures.
		There are individual chapters on open angle glaucoma, angle closure glaucoma, secondary glaucoma, and congenital glaucoma.
		Text for auxiliary personnel covers types, causes, symptoms, and detection of cataracts; open-angle glaucoma, primary angle-closure glaucoma, secondary glaucoma, and congenital glaucoma.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1556423357?v=glance (504 words)

	Glaucoma - October 2003
		The report, “Cataract After Glaucoma Filtration Surgery,” an evidence-based review of the literature, is also likely to spark discussion about the wisdom of practicing medicine based on trolling the literature to generate a statistical ranking of treatment options.
		The likelihood of functional vision loss from glaucoma over the patient’s lifetime is at least as important as the number of medications they are taking when deciding whether to do a combined procedure.
		He noted that the field of glaucoma was challenged in the 1980s when there was scant evidence to show that treatment affected outcome.
	www.aao.org /aao/news/eyenet/glaucoma/glaucoma_oct_2003.htm (1274 words)

	The Cleveland Clinic > Quality Measures > Quality Guides > Glaucoma
		In 2003, 100 combined glaucoma and cataract surgical procedures were performed at The Cleveland Clinic.
		The majority of glaucoma procedures at The Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute are performed on an outpatient basis.
		Yes, The Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute is conducting ongoing outcomes research on glaucoma filtering surgery and combined glaucoma and cataract surgery.
	www.clevelandclinic.org /quality/guides/glaucoma.htm (1002 words)

	Cataract and Glaucoma
		She sought a second opinion and the recommendation was to do the cataracts only, as probably the pressure will lower itself afterwards.
		Then she went to see a thirds specialist who suggested that she should have surgery for both the cataracts and glaucoma together, because in his opinion, the fluid pressure raises after a cataracts operation and also there is a high risk that debris can block the drainage channels.
		If your grandmother has cataracts, she might as sell have them removed because she is not going to get better.
	www.medhelp.org /forums/EyeCare/messages/702.html (963 words)

	Glaucoma - Thomasville Eye Center - Ophthalmology - Board Certified Ophthalmologist - LASIK - Cataract Surgery - ...
		Glaucoma, the leading cause of blindness and visual impairment in the United States, is an eye disease that can lead to a permanent loss of vision.
		Simply, glaucoma is elevated intraocular pressure of the eye.
		Victims of an acute glaucoma attack may complain of serious headache and vomiting.
	www.thomasvilleeye.com /tec-glaucoma.htm (278 words)

	Congenital Cataract with Glaucoma (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Rubella cataracts are caused by invasion of the lens by the rubella virus, and are bilateral in 80% of all cases.
		Treatment of the cataract involves removing the entire lens cortex, since the patient’s tendency to postoperative inflammation is increased if residual cortex is left after the surgery.
		This is an x-linked disorder that presents with bilateral congenital cataracts and often with bilateral congenital glaucoma.
	www.eye.com.ph /glaucoma1.htm (729 words)

	Glaucoma (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		In certain situations this pressure may rise and be detrimental to the functioning of the nerve of the eye (optic nerve).
		Usually this type of glaucoma is diagnosed on examination by a eye specialist either when he suspects it because of some risk factors or during the course during the course of a routine examination.
		This type of glaucoma may occur as sudden attacks where there is severe pain in the eye, redness, watering, vomiting and blurring of vision.
	sdhawan.com /glaucoma.html (1141 words)

	Eye Disease: Cataract, Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, Retinal Detachment (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		The vast majority of cataracts develop as a person ages (senile cataract), though some people are born with them (congenital cataract).
		Cataracts can be treated with extraction and intraocular lens implantation.
		Glaucoma is diagnosed based on these risk factors, intraocular pressure and visual field measurement, and examination of the aqueous drainage system and optic nerve.
	www.eyeinstituteabq.com /eye_diseases.html (481 words)

	Narrow Angle Glaucoma - Kirk Eye - River Forest, IL - LASIK, glaucoma treatment, cataract surgery
		Narrow-angle glaucoma is much more rare and is very different from open-angle glaucoma in that eye pressure usually goes up very fast.
		The onset of acute narrow-angle glaucoma is typically rapid, constituting an emergency.
		Those considered to be at higher risk for narrow-angle glaucoma, including those who are Asian, farsighted or over the age of 60, should have their pressure checked every year or two.
	www.kirkeye.com /index.cfm/conditions/narrowangleglaucoma (536 words)

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