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Abstract #112561 Published in IGR 24-3
Primary Open Angle Glaucoma
Keye P; Lübke JKlinische Monatsblätter für Augenheilkunde 2023; 240: 1221-1235
Primary open angle glaucoma is the most frequent type among the glaucomas. It is characterized by a progressive loss of retinal ganglion cells and a corresponding visual field loss. Risk factors include older age, ethnicity, family history of glaucoma and, most important, an elevated intraocular pressure (IOP). The IOP is the only modifiable risk factor for glaucoma progression. Therapeutic approaches aim to lowering the IOP and incorporate topical pressure lowering medication, laser treatment, and different surgical approaches. Surgery aims to reducing the outflow resistance of the aqueous humor. This may be achieved by surgically opening the trabecular meshwork or Schlemm's canal. Penetrating glaucoma surgery comprises classic trabeculectomy and other draining devices.
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