POAG and AMD

Question 1

glaucoma definition

Answer 1

Glaucoma is a disease that damages the eye’s optic nerve, often due to high pressure inside the eye, and can lead to vision loss if not treated.

Question 2

risk factors of glaucoma

Answer 2

older age
myopia
ethnicity
family history

Question 3

what causes POAG?

Answer 3

primary open angle glaucoma caused by blockage or reduced drainage of aqueous humour
open anterior chamber angle
high iop

Question 4

what is known about the pathology POAG

Answer 4

• doesn’t drain properly through trabecular mesh work
• high iop as pressure builds up
• pressure damages optic nerve fibres
• vision loss starting from the sides

Question 5

effects on vision POAG

Answer 5

loss of peripheral vision(side vision)
then loosing central vision

Question 6

how to treat POAG

Answer 6

• lower iop
• eye drops
• laser surgery
  optic disc cupping is a sign of it

Question 7

Define AMD

Answer 7

AMD is an eye disease that affects the macula (the central part of the retina), causing loss of central vision, especially in older adults.
age-related macular degeneration

Question 8

Risk factors of AMD

Answer 8

age
family history
smoking
poor diet
obesity
high bp

Question 9

what causes AMD

Answer 9

age
smoking
family history
poor diet
high bp

Question 10

what is known about the pathology of amd?

Answer 10

• drusen builds up in retina
• RPE cells damaged or die
• photoreceptors degenerate

Question 11

effects on vision AMD?

Answer 11

• blurry or distorted central vision
• difficulty reading
• dark or empty spots in central vision

Question 12

treatment amd

Answer 12

stop smoking
healthy diet
control bp
vitamin supplements

wet amd- anti-vegf injections and laser