Term Name: phacogenic glaucoma
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Definition: 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.
Ontology: Human Disease [DOID:12571]   ( DOID:12571 )

Relationships
is a type of: glaucoma
has subtype: exfoliation syndrome phacolytic glaucoma