Extra precautions needed when treating cataract patients with glaucoma

KOLOA, Hawaii β€” Cataract surgeons may need to monitor patients with glaucoma more than the average cataract patient, including discussing vision expectations and future IOP management, according to a speaker here.
β€œIt is important to keep the IOP goal in mind as well as the stage and type of glaucoma to really decide what options to pair with your cataract procedure to meet your pressure goals,” Christine L. Larsen, MD, said at Hawaiian Eye 2023.
According to Larsen, surgeons should determine the stage and type of glaucoma and whether the (Read more...)

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