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Abstract #46255 Published in IGR 13-2
Cooperation between Ophthalmologists and General Practitioners in order to reduce risk factors for glaucoma
Misiuk-Hojlo M; Kaczmarek RFamily Medicine and Primary Care Review 2010; 12: 406-411
Glaucoma is the form of optic neuropathy with the characteristic changes in the morphology of the ocular nerve head and visual field defects. Two main types of glaucoma in adults are: primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) and primary angle closure glaucoma (PACG). PACG is rare in Caucasians and usually is associated with at least temporary rises of intraocular pressure (IOP) and accompanying symptoms. POAG accounts for more than 90% of all glaucoma cases in Poland, and this type even in advanced stages can be asymptomatic. That is why it is so important to know the risk factors for glaucoma and to define patient groups that are at risk of developing POAG. Main risk factors for glaucoma are: age, intraocular pressure, central cornea thickness, family history of glaucoma and ocular perfusion pressure. The impact of such factors as: arterial hypertension, diabetes and life style for glaucoma progression is still controversial.
R. Kaczmarek. Katedra I Klinika Okulistyki, AM, ul. Chalubinskiego 2A, 50-368 Wroclaw, Poland. Email: radosk@yahoo.com
Classification:
1.6 Prevention and screening (Part of: 1 General aspects)
9.2.2 Other risk factors for glaucoma (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.2 Primary open angle glaucomas)
6.1.1 Devices, techniques (Part of: 6 Clinical examination methods > 6.1 Intraocular pressure measurement; factors affecting IOP)
