Secondary angle closure glaucomas

Objectives: Upon completion of this conference the resident/student should have an understanding of the secondary angle-closure glaucomas and should be able to

  • Describe the Pathogenesis and Pathophysiology of angle closure including
    • Pupillary block
    • Angle closure without papillary block
    • Lens-induced angle closure
    • Iris-induced angle closure
  • Describe the clinical features, differential diagnosis, diagnostic evaluation, therapy and prognosis of
    • Secondary Angle Closure with Pupillary block
    • Secondary Angle Closure without Pupillary Block including
      • Neovascular Glaucoma
      • ICE syndrome
      • Tumors
      • Inflammation
      • Uveal effusions
      • Epithelial Downgrowth
      • Trauma
      • Drug Induced Secondary Angle Closure

Assignment: Please read Chapter 5 Angle-Closure Glaucoma in the Glaucoma book from the BCSC Series