Both univariate and multivariate analyses identified the firmness of the nucleus as the most significant risk factor for endothelial cell loss. Therefore, mechanical contact with nuclear fragments is considered the principal cause of endothelial injury.

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Cataract surgery substantially reduced IOP and the number of medications required for IOP control in glaucomatous eyes. Specifically, cataract extraction normalized the IOP in most eyes with ACG.