Glaucoma Flashcards
1
Q
ways to measure IOP
A
palpation ( feels hard ) rebound tonometry Tonopen Pressure tonometry air puff tonometry
2
Q
what is the upper limit of normal range of IOP
A
20
3
Q
ED treatment of acute closed angle glaucoma
A
Acetazolamide 500 mg pO
Topical timolol0.5%hrly
latanoprost 0.005%
pilocarpin ( pupil constriction )
4
Q
supportive measure to do in ED
A
antiemetics : ondansetrone
analgesia : oxycodone 5 mg PO Q4h