Glaucoma Flashcards
Glaucoma
increased IOP causing damage to optic nerve
types
primary open angle - defect in trabecular meshwork
acute closed angle - iris bulges forward blocking the trabecular meshwork
risk factors for open
age
African descent
high fluid pressure
signs of open
red eye pain reduced vision on peripheral part blurriness headache
investigations of open
examination:
cupping of the optic disc
results of investigations
high IOP
optic disc defect
visual defects
management of open
medications
surgery - trabeculectomy
what medications are used for open
prostaglandins analogues - latanoprost
beta blockers - timolol
carbon anhydrase inhibitors - dorzolamide
what is definite sign that it is glaucoma
optic disc defect
visual defects
which type of glaucoma presents as an acute scenario
closed angle glaucoma
signs of closed
sudden headache nausea vomtiing reduced vision, unilateral red haloes seen
risk factors for closed
females
asian
amitriptyline
management
urgent referral to ophthalmology
IV acetazolamide
beta blocker
laser peripheral iridotomy
