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Abstract #79841 Published in IGR 20-2
Glaucoma screening and prevention
Abitbol ORevue du Praticien 2016; 66: 496-498
Glaucoma Screening And Prevention. Glaucoma screening is a very important health problem, as it is a frequent desease, and can lead to blindness when not treated (3rd cause of blindness worldwide). When diagnosed early, glaucoma can be treated, allowing to avoid blindness in a majority of patients. Screnning depends on ophthalmologic examination of all people above 40, even earlier in subjects whith strong risk factors. Intraocular pressure and pachymetry should be measured, optic nerve and irido-corneal angle should be carefully assessed. Various exams can confirm the diagnosis (OCT, perimetry), and also be usefull for follow-up.
Classification:
1.6 Prevention and screening (Part of: 1 General aspects)