True about phacolytic glaucoma
Ans. d (All of the above) (Ref. Basak's ophthalmology 2nd ed., 168, 207)PHACOLYTIC GLAUCOMA# This is acute glaucoma in eyes with mature or hypermature cataracts.# Denatured lens protein passes through the intact capsule into the anterior chamber and is phagocytized.# The trabecular meshwork becomes congested with protein-binding macrophages and the protein itself.# Prompt cataract extraction not only restores visual acuity but also prevents dev of phacolytic glaucoma.# When the lens capsule becomes permeable for liquified lens substances, it will lose volume due to leakage.# The capsule will become wrinkled.# Escaping lens proteins will cause intraocular irritation and attract macrophages, causing congestion of trabecular network (phacolytic glaucoma).
Secondary open angle glaucoma
Lens protein induced
Occurs in hypermature cataracts
All of the above
Glaucoma