Glaucoma Flashcards
1
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Group of disorders that cause increased introcular pressure in the eye. If pressure is to great causes blindness.
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Glaucoma
2
Q
Can treat it bu can’t
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prevent it
3
Q
Painless and can be gradual
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regular testing is needed
4
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Primary Glaucoma (most common)
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- Primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG)
- Affects both eyes
- Aqueous humor through angle is reduced -> IO increases
- Peripheral vision loss that progresses
Primary angle closed glaucoma
- sudden onset - closes chamber angle
- EMERGENCY
5
Q
Secondary
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Identifiable cause ( injury, drugs, surgery, inflammation)
6
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Associated
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Systemic disorders
7
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Assessment
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- History
- Vision may be foggy
- Mild eye aching
- Headache
- Halos
- Loss of peripheral vision/ no improvement with glasses
8
Q
Assessment of PACG
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Severe pain around eyes
- Pain radiates over face
- reddened sclera
- Foggy cornea
- Dilated, nonreactive pupil
9
Q
Diagnostics
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Tonometry- measures IOP
Normal 10-21 mm Hg
POAG 22-32
PACG > 30
Perimetry- visual field testing
Gonioscopy- visualize front of eye
Imaging of optic nerve
10
Q
Interventions
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Early detection
- Opthalmic drugs
- implanted shunt
- your job-> EDUCATION
11
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Education
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Promote independence
- Drug adherance
- Proper Technique: wash hands, punctal occlusion, avoiding wash out
