Glaucoma: Causes and Clinical Manifestations

Question 1

Glaucoma: Causes

Hint: ADH-PP-SWR

Answer 1

1. Affects people of all ages
2. Diabetes
3. Previous eye injury or surgery
4. Poor diet
5. Hereditary
6. Steroids in the eye drops
7. Wearing contact lenses
8. Reading
   
   • in low light
   • too much

Question 2

Glaucoma: Clinical Manifestations

Hint: BERDS

Answer 2

1. Silent thief of sight
   
   • Blurred vision
   • Eye pain
   • Red eye
   • Dilated pupils
   • Severe pain in the head