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Glaucoma Flashcards

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Risk factors

A

Age
African Caribbean /Asian
FHG
Other: DM, Myopia/hyperopia, genetic conditions

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Mechanical pressure theory

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Increased pressure 
Damages lamina cribrosa
Capillary occlusion 
Compressing nerve fibres 
Axonal death
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Vascular theory

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Ischaemia
Affects axoplasmic flow
Axonal death

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4
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POAG

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Open angle

IOP >24mmHg

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PACG

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Closed angle

IOP > 24mmHg

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NTG

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Open angle

IOP normal <24mmHg

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