Phacomorphic Glaucoma: Secondary glaucoma may be precipitated during the development of senile cataract has drawn little attention in the literature. This phenomenon, the so called "phacomorphic glaucoma" is an acute angle closure glaucoma and results from sudden hydration of an immature cataract which blocks the angle by a forward push of the iris. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Phacomorphic Glaucoma is available below.
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