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Abstract #23453 Published in IGR 11-2
Glaucoma
Funk JTherapeutische Umschau 2009; 66: 173-181
Glaucoma is one of the most frequent causes of blindness in the world. Although there are several different sub- forms of glaucoma, their final common pathway is an atrophy of the optic disc leading to progressive visual field defects and finally total blindness. The loss of function in glaucoma is irreversible, i.e. early detection of the disease is the most important part of its therapy. Early detection, however, requires improved knowledge about the disease in the general population and the active help of all general practitioners, explaining their patients the insidious nature of the disease.
J. Funk. Augenklinik, UniversitatsSpital Zurich, Frauenklinikstrasse 24, CH-8091 Zurich.
Classification:
15 Miscellaneous
1.6 Prevention and screening (Part of: 1 General aspects)
