Lens-Particle Glaucoma (cont.)
IN THIS ARTICLE
- Lens-Particle Glaucoma Overview
- Lens-Particle Glaucoma Causes
- Lens-Particle Glaucoma Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Questions to Ask the Doctor
- Exams and Tests
- Lens-Particle Glaucoma Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Medications
- Surgery
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Outlook
- Support Groups and Counseling
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Medications
The goal of therapy is to reduce IOP. Medications can often be used for a short period of time and then discontinued. Your IOP is still monitored after medications are stopped; if your IOP increases, therapy may be started again. See Understanding Glaucoma Medications.
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Lens-particle glaucoma, a subclassification of lens-induced glaucoma,1, 2, 3, 4, 5 is a type of secondary open-angle glaucoma involving intraocular retention of fragmented lens debris.
