Term
|
Definition
age > 30 yo, eskimo, Chinese, Asian indian descent, farsightedness, family history, female |
|
|
Term
Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma signs and symptoms |
|
Definition
acutely raised IOP, moderately dilated pupil, cloudy cornea, blurred vision, halos around lights, eye pain, N/V |
|
|
Term
Acute angle-closure glaucoma |
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
blurred vision, halos, headaches |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Blindness within 1-5 days if untreated |
|
|
Term
Treatment- Acute attack; Goal: |
|
Definition
rapid reduction of IOP to preserve vision and permit surgery |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Ilocarpine, hyperosmotic, secretory inhibitor |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
definitive therapy; surgical or laser iridectomy; follow-up with medication if persistent IOP elevation |
|
|
Term
Drug induced closed angle glaucoma |
|
Definition
topical anticholinergics, topical sympathomimetics, antihistamiens, systemic anticholinergics, heterocyclic antidepressants, phenothiazines, ipratropium |
|
|