Glaucoma Flashcards
list 3 RFx for developing primary open angle glaucoma
age >40 yrs genetics: 1st degree relatives black patients myopia hypertension diabetes corticosteroids
list 3 features of POAG when looking at the eye
loss of peripheral vision
(tunnel vision)
decreased visual acuity
optic disc cupping
list 3 findings of POAG on fundoscopy
optic disc cupping
optic disc pallor
bayonetting vessels
what topical medication can be given to reduce the aqueous production in open-angle glaucoma
give the name
beta blockers
timiolol
betaxolol
levobunolol
what is recommended as 1st line management for open angles glaucoma by NICE
prostaglandin analogue eyedrops
which patients should topical beta blockers be avoided in
asthmatics
patients with heart block
what is the triad of glaucoma
optic nerve damage
visual field defect
raised IOP
list 3 RF for developing acute angle glaucoma
asian
female
small eyes
older age
what causes the development of acute angle glaucoma
build up aqueous in posterior chamber
list 5 features of acute angle glaucoma
increase IOP red eye cloudy cornea fixed oval pupil pain watering reduced vision
how will the pupil appear in acute angle glaucoma
oval
irregular
dilated
what causes the cloudy cornea appearance
build up of aqueous
what type of eye drops can be given to management acute angle glaucoma
beta blocker
alpha 2 agonist
steroids
what is the definitive management of acute angle glaucoma
iridotomy
make a new hole in the iris for drainage
list 3 RFx for developing open angle glaucoma
age >60 yrs African FHx diabetic long term steroids
