open angle glaucoma

Question 1

risk factors for open angle glaucoma

Answer 1

age
genetics
afro caribbean
myopia
hypertension
DM
corticosteroids

Question 2

presentation of open angle glaucoma

Answer 2

peripheral visual field loss
decreased visual acuity
optic disc cupping

Question 3

investigations in open angle glaucoma

Answer 3

automated perimetry
slit lamp
applanation tonometry to measure IOP

Question 4

management of open angle glaucoma

Answer 4

360 selective laser trabeculoplasty first line (>24mmHg)
prostaglandin analogue eyedrops
next line: beta-blocker eyedrops, carbonic anhydrase inhibitor drops, sympathomimetic eye drops