Lens-induced glaucoma in a tertiary centre in northeast of Malaysia

Abstract

Lens-induced glaucoma (LIG) is common in developing countries owing to the delay in cataract removal.1,2 In Malaysia, cataract is one of the leading causes of blindness and low vision.3 Although LIG is prevalent in developing countries, it also occurs in developed countries.4

Keywords

• Lens-induced glaucoma
• cataract
• phacomorphic glaucoma
• phacolytic glaucoma
• Malaysia