Board Glaucoma Flashcards
1
Q
what is the prevalence of POAG ?
A
4times more in African American
2
Q
what is the Prevalence of Angle closure?
A
Chinese population angle closure 3 times more than POAG
3
Q
what component is more in aqueous humor than in blood ?
A
VitaminC ( ascorbate)
4
Q
Why there is no protein and lipids in Aqueous humor ?
A
to enhances the light transmission
5
Q
what is the trabecular meshwork pathway ?
A
TM–>inner wall of schlemm’s canal–>collector channels –>aqueous veins–> episcleral venous circulation
6
Q
Uveascleral route or unconventional route?
A
iris–> uveal meshwork –> ciliary muscle –>connective tissue –> suprachoroidal space –>sclera
7
Q
TM outflow?
Uveascleral out flow ?
A
TM outflow ( 70-95%) Uveascleral out flow (5-30%)
8
Q
what is the most common sign in VF in POAG ?
what is the most common in normal tension G?
A
Nasal step
Paracentral
