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Symptoms
- increased IOP
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visual acuity
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Rt eye
- 6/24
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Lt eye
- 6/24
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pinhole test
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Rt eye
- 6/9
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Lt eye
- 6/9
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IOP
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Rt eye
- 28 mmHg
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Lt eye
- 22 mmHg
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refractive correction
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Rt eye
- - 1.5 SPH.
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Lt eye
- - 1.5 SPH.
- optic disc cupping
- loss in upper temporal field
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Plan
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Diagnosis
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increased IOP
- pressure inside the eye.
- 10-21mmHg.
- It is measured using a tonometer.
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causes if increased IOP
- Excessive aqueous production
- Inadequate aqueous drainage
- Medications
- Eye trauma
- History taking
- Physical examination
- Investigations
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Treatment
- Non-pharmacological
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pharmacological
- prostaglandins analogues
- beta blockers
- alpha adrenergic agonist
- carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
- osmotic diuretics
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Surgical
- iridotomy
- trabeculoplasty
- trabeculectomy
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Assessment
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Glucoma
- Definition
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Types
- Open-angle glaucoma
- Angle-Closure Glaucoma
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Risk Factors
- African-American, Irish, Russian, Japanese, Hispanic, Inuit, or Scandinavian descent
- Being over the age of 40
- A family history of glaucoma
- Poor vision
- Diabetes
- Certain steroid medications, such as prednisone
- Trauma to the eye or eyes
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S & S
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Open-angle glaucoma
- Slow loss of peripheral vision
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Angle-Closure Glaucoma
- Sudden, severe pain in one eye
- Decreased or cloudy vision
- Nausea and vomiting
- Red eye
- Prognosis
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Signs
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blurred vision
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causes
- Trauma to the Eye or Head
- Ocular migraines or migraine headaches.
- Chronic dry eyes
- Stroke, TIA, brain tumor
- Eye infections like (iritis and keratitis )
- toxoplasmosis
- Pregnancy
- Eye drops and medication
- Over-wearing contact lenses
- headache
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Demographics
- 34 years old, school teacher
- Presented with headache and Blurring of vision
- Findings: Impaired visual acuity and elevated IOP