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phacogenic glaucoma

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DOID:12571
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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
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Human Disease   ( DOID:12571 )
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