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Management of the Small Pupil

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A small pupil, defined as a pupil that enlarges poorly after dilation, is likely the most common condition surgeons encounter when approaching glaucoma patients with cataract. Poor pupil dilation increases the risk of having complications during cataract surgery. Small pupils have numerous causes. Recognition of the cause of the small pupil and careful preoperative planning will ensure successful operative management (Fig. 3.1)

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Mattox, C. (2009). Management of the Small Pupil. In: Johnson, S. (eds) Cataract Surgery in the Glaucoma Patient. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-09408-3_3

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