Glaucoma Flashcards

1
Q

What is glaucoma?

A

Ocular disease that involves optic nerve cupping, visual field loss and elevated IPOs

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2
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What 4 classifications does glaucoma fall into?

A

Open angle/ Chronic glaucoma
Secondary glaucoma
Angle-Closure Glaucoma
Congenital glaucoma

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Q

What is the cause of Open angle/chronic glaucoma?

A

Gradual blockage of the drainage channels

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4
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What is a symptoms of open angle/chronic glaucoma? (2)

A

normally asymptomatic
gradual loss of side vision

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5
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Does open angle/chronic glaucoma progress slowly or quickly?

A

slowly
known as ‘theif in the night’

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What is the cause of Secondary glaucoma?

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Injury, Infection, tumors, drugs or inflammation that cause scar tissue growth blocking the drainage channel

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What is a symptoms of secondary glaucoma?

A

gradual loss of side vision

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8
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Does secondary glaucoma progress slowly or quickly

A

slowly

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9
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What are the cause of angle closure glaucoma?

A

Total blockage of drainage channel - sudden increase in pressure

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What are the symptoms of angle-closure glaucoma? (5)

A

Tunnel vision
Nausea
blurred vision
severe pain
halos around lights

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11
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Is angle closure glaucoma an emergency and why?

A

Yes because it can cause permanent blindness quickly if no treatment

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12
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What is the cause of congenital glaucoma?

A

Fluid drainage system abnormal at birth

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13
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What are the symptoms of congential glaucoma? (4)

A

Light sensitivity
Excessive tearing
enlarged eyes
cloudy cornea

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14
Q

does it have to be treated quickly after birth for vision to be saved?

A

yes

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15
Q

What is the most common glaucoma type?

A

Primary open-angle glaucoma

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