glaucoma Flashcards
what causes glaucoma
decreased outflow of the drainage angle
acute signs of glaucoma
blepharospasm, dilated, pupil, episcleral injection, corneal edema
types of glaucoma
primary- heritable
secondary- obstruction of the drainage angle
what IOP tells us theres pain in the eye
> 30
unique cat glaucoma
can get aqueous misdirection which pushes the lens forward, obstructing the angle
what diagnostics do we do
tonometry
gonioscopy- to determine primary vs secondary
ER treatment for glaucoma
topical latanoprost = inc outflow
systemic IV mannitol
maintenance treatment
CAI; dorzolamide + bblocker; timolol
+ latanoprost
+- miotics
surgical procedures for treatment
enucleation
evisceration,
ciliary ablation
prosthetics to increase outflow
what to remember about treatment of glaucoma
it does not cure the disease. brings comfort, maintain vision
