Cataract surgery is an operation to remove the lens of the eye that has lost its transparency. The main focus is on removing the lens and replacing it with a specially prepared lens. Although this is the focus, the surgical operation can also affect other parts of the eye. We can talk about this effect especially for glaucoma patients. Does cataract surgery have a negative effect on eye pressure? Does it cause an increase in eye pressure as it is thought?
The Relationship Between Cataract Surgery and Glaucoma
During the surgery, a high vacuum can be applied to remove the cataractous lens, and in this way the lens that has lost its transparency is removed.
In glaucoma, channels that are not working well can be opened during this procedure. Opening the channels that are blocked or prone to blockage, which increase eye pressure, allows the eye pressure to decrease.
The effects of glaucoma disease are also alleviated with the relief that occurs in the channels that are blocked or close to blockage.
Although there is an increase in eye pressure in the first weeks following the operation, in the long term, it can be said that cataract surgery has mitigating effects on glaucoma. Of course, this situation may vary from person to person and may vary according to the condition of the eye.
But we should not forget this. Even if some relief occurs after cataract surgery and eye pressure decreases, glaucoma patients should continue their regular check-ups and monitor their eye pressure.
There may be revisions in the treatments applied, but it is important that the treatment continues. This should also be decided by specialist doctors.
