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Abstract #20557 Published in IGR 10-1
When is glaucoma really glaucoma?
San Laureano JClinical and Experimental Optometry 2007; 90: 376-385
The approach to the diagnosis and management of glaucoma has undergone considerable changes in recent years. Current concepts of glaucoma diagnosis focus on structural assessment and structure-function correlation, and relies less on the finding of visual field abnormalities. In turn, contemporary approaches to management have also changed and revolve around earlier initiation of pressure lowering medication based on pre-perimetric findings. This article presents an approach to the assessment of the patient with suspected glaucoma, highlighting those structural and ancillary diagnostic investigations that will aid in the correct diagnosis. It also discusses the differentiation of glaucoma from other, non-glaucomatous disease processes.
Dr. J. San Laureano, Epworth Hospital, Richmond, Victoria, Australia. jsl@eyedoc.com.au
Classification:
15 Miscellaneous
9.2.1 Ocular hypertension (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.2 Primary open angle glaucomas)
10 Differential diagnosis e.g. anterior and posterior ischemic optic neuropathy
