Abstract
Glaucoma capsulare is one of the more recently defined eye conditions, the diagnosis of which was first made by Vogt in 1925. The condition is not uncommon and if each case is examined with the slitlamp, many will be found which might have been overlooked, especially in cases of so-called glaucoma simplex. Usually, if a weak euphthalmine solution is used for mydriasis, the condition is readily diagnosed. A white fuzzy appearance of the pupillary collar is seen and in the anterior chamber some of the exfoliated capsule particles are discernible. The anterior lens capsule has a central opaque disc, while the concentric periphery is usually clear. These exfoliated particles in the anterior chamber soon block its angle and a secondary glaucoma sets in. Primarily, the exfoliation is due to a senile sclerosis of the anterior lamellae of the lens capsule. With this condition, we see further that the lens capsule may be a definite factor in the production of ocular pathology. From the Von der Heydt service of the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary. Glaucoma capsulare is one of the more recently defined eye conditions, the diagnosis of which was first made by Vogt in 1925. The condition is not uncommon and if each case is examined with the slitlamp, many will be found which might have been overlooked, especially in cases of so-called glaucoma simplex. Usually, if a weak euphthalmine solution is used for mydriasis, the condition is readily diagnosed. A white fuzzy appearance of the pupillary collar is seen and in the anterior chamber some of the exfoliated capsule particles are discernible. The anterior lens capsule has a central opaque disc, while the concentric periphery is usually clear. These exfoliated particles in the anterior chamber soon block its angle and a secondary glaucoma sets in. Primarily, the exfoliation is due to a senile sclerosis of the anterior lamellae of the lens capsule. With this condition, we see further that the lens capsule may be a definite factor in the production of ocular pathology. From the Von der Heydt service of the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary.
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