Which statement best distinguishes phacomorphic glaucoma from phacolytic glaucoma?

Which statement best distinguishes phacomorphic glaucoma from phacolytic glaucoma?

• A. Phacomorphic glaucoma is due to leakage of lens proteins from a hypermature lens; phacolytic is lens swelling causing angle closure.
• B. Phacomorphic glaucoma is lens swelling causing angle closure; phacolytic is leakage of lens proteins causing macrophage blockage of trabecular meshwork.
• C. Both conditions are the same mechanism.
• D. Phacomorphic glaucoma is a pupillary block unrelated to lens changes.

Answer: (B)