DISORDERS Flashcards by Anndrealyn Ramos

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• Optic nerve damage associated with Increased IOP.
• Goal of management: Facilitate outflow of aqueous humor.

A

Glaucoma

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GLAUCOMA

Anterior displacement of iris against corner
Severe frontal pain
Marked elevation in IOP

A

Acute Close angle

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GLAUCOMA

Local obstruction to the outflow in the trabecular meshwork
Dull pain
Slow in progress

A

Chronic open angle

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GLAUCOMA

Inhibits aqueous humor production

A

Acetazolamide (Diamox)

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Cholinergic drug that increases outflow of aqueous humor.
Apply pressure in lacrimal duct for 1-2mins.
Standby Atropine

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Acetazolamide (Diamox)

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Decrease production of Aqueous humor
Increase outflow of Aqueous humor

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Timolol Maleate (Timolol)

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