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Glaucoma Flashcards

1
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is a group of eye conditions characterized by progressive damage of the optic nerve

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Glaucoma

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2
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Second leading cause of blindness worldwide

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Glaucoma

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3
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What causes glaucoma?

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Mainly caused by persistent elevation of intraocular pressure (IOP)

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4
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What’s the normal IOP?

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10-21 mmHg

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5
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What’s the diagnostic test for Glaucoma?

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Tonometry

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It is a diagnostic test that provides IOP by measuring the pressure needed to flatten the cornea

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Tonometry

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7
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Precautions during tonometry

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-Anesthetic eyedrops are instilled prior to procedure
- Patient should not hold breath during procedure as this may overestimate IOP

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What are the Risk Factors of Glaucoma?

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-African American Race
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Diabetes
- Family History of Glaucoma
- Migraine syndromes
- Nearsightedness (myopia)
- Older Age
- Previous eye trauma
- Prolonged use of topical or systemic corticosteroids
- Thin cornea

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-Nutrient-filled fluid produces in the posterior chamber and drains in the anterior chamber
- Its volume directly influences the IOP

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Aqueous Humor

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-Mainly Water
- Maintains the shape of the eye

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Vitreous Humor

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11
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Factors affecting AH drainage

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-Angle created by the iris and cornea
- Integrity of the drainage system

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The process of the normal pathway from production to drainage of aqueous humor

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-Ciliary body produces AH
- AH passes through the pupil into the anterior chamber
- AH drains through the trabecular meshwork into Canal of Schlemm

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13
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What maintains a normal IOP?

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An equal input to output volume of Aqueous Humor maintains a normal IOP.

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Anterior Chamber Angle of Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG)

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Open

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Drainage System of Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG)

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Obstructed

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16
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Onset of Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG)

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Slow- onset beginning with one eye then may progress to the other if left untreated

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Clinical Manifestations of Primary Open- Angle Glaucoma (POAG)

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-Persistent dull eye pain in AM
- Tunnel Vision (Loss of peripheral vision)

18
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Anterior Chamber Angle of Primary Closed-Angle Glaucoma (PCAG)

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Closed/Narrowed

19
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Drainage System of Primary Closed-Angle Glaucoma (PCAG)

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Onset of Primary Closed- Angle Glaucoma (PCAG)

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Rapid-Onset

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Clinical Manifestations of Primary Closed-Angle Glaucoma

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-Severe, rapid-onset eye pain
- Halos around lights (Presence of bright circles around light source)
- Blurred Vision
- Nausea/Vomiting

22
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Medical Management of Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG)

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Topical Medications (Eye Drops) – lowers IOP by increasing outflow of AH or decreasing production of AH

23
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Timolol Drug

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-First line drug of (POAG)
-Beta Blocker
- Action: Decrease AH production
- Side Effects: Hypotension, Bradycardia, Fatigue

24
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Acetazolamide

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-Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor
- Action: Decrease AH production
- Side Effects: Stinging/burning sensation in eyes

25
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Pilocarpine

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-Third Line
- Cholinergic Agent (Miotics)
Action: Increases draining of intraocular fluid through trabecular meshwork
-Side Effects: Difficulty seeing at night or in the dark pupil constriction

26
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What are the drugs for Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG)

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-Timolol
- Acetazolamide
- Pilocarpine

27
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What’s the Emergency Medical Management of Primary Closed-Angle Glaucoma?

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-Supine Position
- Acetazolamide IV/PO then Timolol eye drops
- Analgesics for pain and topical steroids to reduce inflammation
- Anti-emetics if with nausea/vomiting

28
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Rationale of Supine Position in Emergency Medical Management

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-improves lens position thereby removing pupil block

29
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Rational to Administer Acetazolamide IV/PO then timolol eye drops

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To lower IOP

30
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After 1 hour of implementing emergency medical management

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-Pilocarpine 2% or 4% - 2 doses spaced 15 minutes apart
-Mannitol IV or Glycerol IV if IOP is still elevated after 2nd dose of pilocarpine

31
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Surgical Management of Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma

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Laser Trabeculoplasty

32
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Uses laser beam directed at the trabecular meshwork to alter its pores resulting to an increase in AH outflow

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Laser Trabeculoplasty

33
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Surgical Management of Primary Closed-Angle Glaucoma (PCAG)

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-Laser Iridotomy
-Treatment of choice

-Surgical Iridectomy
-Alternative to laser iridotomy when cornea is extremely cloudy, or iris is too thick

34
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Creation of an opening in the iris using a laser beam. The opening serves as passageway for the trapped AH in the posterior chamber

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Laser Iridotomy

35
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What to avoid in Glaucoma?

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Atropine Sulfate
Bendryl
Cogentin

36
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Rationale of Avoiding ABCs in Glaucoma

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Promotes pupillary dilatation bringing the iris closer to the angle of outflow of aqueous humor

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