Established glaucoma patient with disease progression and developing cataract

With a patient whose historically problematic adherence has already affected her visual function, consideration to nonadherence recidivism should temper a normal bias toward medical rather than surgical intervention.

Upon completion of this interactive case involving a decision to recommend cataract surgery to address the key issues of a patient with a history of poor adherence to medical therapy — a developing cataract, advancing glaucomatous damage, and ongoing issues with adherence — participants should be able to:

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