Glaucoma possible after retina procedures

Patients who have undergone retina procedures have a relatively high rate of glaucoma, according to a speaker at the American Glaucoma Society meeting.
“There’s a high prevalence of glaucoma patients undergoing retina procedures, anywhere from 10% to 20%,” Pratap Challa, MD, said. “There’s also a high incidence of glaucoma following retina surgery, about 6% to 10%.”
Challa said the treatment for glaucoma in patients undergoing retina procedures depends on the underlying mechanism. For patients with secondary angle closure following scleral buckle surgery,