Glaucoma in aphakic and pseudophakic eyes following surgery for congenital cataract in the first year of life

Abstract

Surgery for congenital cataract at an early age increases the risk of glaucoma development, regardless of whether the eye is aphakic or pseudophakic. Intraocular pressure control with Ahmed valves is frequently required. Glaucomatous damage and dense amblyopia contribute to poor visual outcome in these eyes.