Increased frequency of cataract surgery in patients over age 50 with pituitary macroadenomas and chiasmal compression

ConclusionsWe reported a high prevalence of cataract surgery in patients over age 50 in patients with pituitary macroadenomas compressing the optic pathway compared with national averages in patients without adenomas. While visual loss from adenoma likely precipitated more cataract surgeries in this group of patients, some who may not have required it, those patients with cataracts who did not have their cataracts extracted were less likely to recover vision after transsphenoidal surgery. Addressing both pathologies is beneficial.
Source: Pituitary - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research