Gluacoma Flashcards
What operative procedure is designed to avoid excessive hypotomy (excessively low pressure) of the eye after surgery?
The Krupin Valve Implant
What procedure destroys the ciliary body to achieve a decrease in aqueous humor production?
Cyclodestructive Procedure
What is used to create a laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI) to relieve the pressure?
YAG Yttrium Aluminum Garrett Laser
What creates new channels within the trabecular meshwork to facilitate drainage of fluid?
ALT Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty
What are complications of glaucoma surgery?
Pain- rise in IOP, insufficient flow
Decreased vision- overfiltration, manifesting in a soft eye, flat chamber or choroidal detachment
What is excessive low pressure?
Hypotony
What is the result of sustained IOP increase due to inadequate aqueous humor drainage, manifesting in optic nerve damage?
Chronic Open Angle Glaucoma
What is the complete blockage of the drainage system?
Angle Closure Glaucoma
What implants are used to treat complex glaucoma?
Krupin, Molteno, and Baerveldt
What open angle glaucoma procedure uses a freezing probe that is applied externally to the globe to destroy the ciliary body?
Cyclocryotherapy
What is a faster treatment for angle closure glaucoma than an Argon laser Iridotomy?
YAG Iridotomy
What procedure is done later if the iridotomy done not remain?
Peripheral Iridotomy
