Abstract
Phacolytic glaucoma is one of the varieties of various lens induced glaucoma, also known as lens protein glaucoma is a sequelae of hypermature cataract. In our case 60 years old male presented with lid edema, pain, redness, loss of vision of right eye with exudates or fluffy deposits in the anterior chamber mimicking endophthalmitis. Endophthalmitis is infection of eye involving aqueous and vitreous humors with exudates in vitreous cavity. Here we report a cytology proven case of lens induced glaucoma managed with phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implantation followed by good visual outcome. This case highlights the importance of right and early diagnosis.
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