Glaucoma

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A major public health problem.
Second leading cause of blindness worldwide after cataracts
The leading cause of irreversible blindness in African Americans.
Asymptomatic until advanced visual field loss occurs.

Risk factors

Elevated intraocular pressure, advancing age, family history, African ancestry, myopia
Diabetes, hypertension.

Mechanism remains unclear.

Examination:
Pressure check,
Perimetry (Visual Field),
Fundus photography
Optical Coherence Tomography.
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「laser trabeculoplasty」的圖片搜尋結果Treatment : lowering intraocular pressure.
Initial treatment: topical or oral medications.

Advanced  treatment:
Laser trabeculoplasty
Incisional glaucoma surgery:
Trabeculectomy, glaucoma drainage implant.

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