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Abstract #45842 Published in IGR 13-2

Management of angle closure glaucoma

See J; Aquino MC; Aduan J; Chew P
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology 2011; 59: 82-87


Primary angle closure glaucoma (PACG) is equally prevalent in Indian in Asian population as the primary open angle glaucoma. Eighty-six percent of people with PACG are in Asia, with approximately 48.0% in China, 23.9% in India and 14.1% in southeast Asia. To understand PACG, it is mandatory to understand its classification and type of presentation with the underlying pathophysiology. The treatment options are medical, laser and/or surgical. The present article provides an overview of PACG.

P. Chew. Department of Ophthalmology, Main Building 1, National University Hospital, 5 Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 119074, Singapore. Email: ophchewp@nus.edu.sg


Classification:

9.3.5 Primary angle closure (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.3 Primary angle closure glaucomas)



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