Glaucoma/Glaucoma Flashcards

1
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Glaucoma is a group of disorders characterized by an abnormally high intra-ocular pressure (IOP), which can damage the optic nerve.

A

El glaucoma es un grupo de trastornos caracterizados por una presión intraocular (PIO) anormalmente alta que puede dañar el nervio óptico.

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If untreated, glaucoma can lead to gradual loss of peripheral vision and, eventually, blindness.

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Si no es tratado, el glaucoma puede conducir a una pérdida gradual de la visión periférica y, finalmente, a la ceguera.

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3
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How it happens:

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Como sucede:

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Chronic open-angle glaucoma results from overproduction of the aqueous humor of the eye or obstruction of its outflow.

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El glaucoma de ángulo abierto crónico resulta de una sobre producción del humor acuoso del ojo u obstrucción de su flujo.

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5
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Acute angle-closure glaucoma results from obstruction of the outflow of the aqueous humor due to anatomic causes.

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El glaucoma de ángulo cerrado grave resulte de la obstrucción del flujo del humor acuoso debido a causas anatómicas.

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What it does.

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Lo que hace.

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7
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Chronic open-angle glaucoma causes:

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El glaucoma de ángulo abierto crónico causa:

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8
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Mild aching in the eyes.

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Picazón moderada en los ojos.

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9
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Loss of peripheral vision.

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Pérdida de la visión periférica.

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10
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Seeing halos around lights.

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Visión de halos alrededor de las luces.

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Reduced visual acuity not corrected by glasses.

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Agudeza visual reducida no corregida por los anteojos.

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Acute angle-closure glaucoma causes:

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El glaucoma de ángulo cerrado grave causa:

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13
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Acute pain in one inflamed eye.

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Dolor agudo en un ojo inflamado.

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14
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Moderate pupil dilation that is non-reactive to light.

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Dilatación moderada de la pupila que no reacciona ante la luz.

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15
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Cloudy cornea.

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Córnea opaca.

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16
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Blurring and decreased visual acuity.

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Opacidad y menor agudeza visual.

17
Q

Photophobia

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Fotofobia

18
Q

Halos around lights.

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Halos alrededor de las luces.

19
Q

Nausea and vomiting related to increased IOP.

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Náuseas y vómitos relacionados con una mayor PIO.

20
Q

Unless treated promptly, acute angle-closure glaucoma causes blindness in 3 to 5 days.

A

A menos que se trate precozmente, el glaucoma agudo de ángulo cerrado provoca ceguera en 3 a 5 días.

21
Q

Treatment of glaucoma involves de installation of eye drops to reduce the production of aqueous humor.

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El tratamiento del glaucoma comprende la puesta de gotas en los ojos para reducir la producción del humor acuoso.

22
Q

If you are unresponsive to drug therapy, you may require surgery.

A

Si Ud. no responde a la terapia de medicamentos, es posible que necesite cirugía.

23
Q

Acute angle-closure glaucoma is an ocular emergency requiring immediate treatment to reduce the IOP.

A

El glaucoma de ángulo cerrado grave es una emergencia ocular que requiere un tratamiento inmediato para reducir la PIO.

24
Q

IV medications to decrease IOP, analgesics, and surgery may be indicated.

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Se puede prescribir medicamentos intravenosos para reducir la PIO, analgésicos y cirugía.

25
Q

Screening for glaucoma is recommended for all persons over age 35, especially those with a family history of glaucoma.

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Se recomienda hacer un examen de glaucoma a todas las personas mayores de 35, particularmente aquéllas con antecedentes familiares de glaucoma.