Chapter 46

Question 1

CHRONIC OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA
-This happens when what blocks the drainage of aqeous humor?

Answer 1

Trabecular mesh

Question 2

CHRONIC OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA
-Cause?
-Onset?
-Symptoms?

Answer 2

-Unclear cause
-Insidious, gradual
-NO symptoms BUT IOP is consistently elevated

Question 3

CHRONIC OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA
-diagnosis?

Answer 3

1. IOP measurement
2. Optic disc exam
3. Central visual field testing

Question 4

CHRONIC OPEN-ANGLE GLAUCOMA
-Treatment?

Answer 4

1. Increasing drainage of aqueous humor
2. Decreasing IOP
3. Prostaglandin eyedrops
4. Laser surgery

Question 5

ACUTE CLOSED-ANGLE GLAUCOMA
-How is the drainage of aqueous humor blocked?

Answer 5

Because the iris is too close to the cornea

Question 6

ACUTE CLOSED-ANGLE GLAUCOMA
-Onset?

Answer 6

Rapid

Question 7

ACUTE CLOSED-ANGLE GLAUCOMA
-Diagnosis?

Answer 7

1. IOP measurement
2. Optic disc exam
3. Central visual field testing

Question 8

ACUTE CLOSED-ANGLE GLAUCOMA
-Treatment?

Answer 8

1. Decreasing IOP
2. Decreasing aqueous humor production & blockage
3. Laser surgery