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Abstract #90902 Published in IGR 21-4
Intraocular pressure reduction in glaucoma: Does every mmHg count?
Jayaram HTaiwan journal of ophthalmology 2020; 10: 255-258
The reduction of intraocular pressure is currently the only known modifiable risk factor for the treatment of Glaucoma, which is the leading cause of irreversible worldwide blindness. This concise review discusses the evidence underpinning the reduction of intraocular pressure in the treatment of glaucoma, the role of target intraocular pressure in clinical practice and appraises clinical data supporting the concept that every mmHg of intraocular pressure reduction is important in reducing the risk of developing glaucoma and the progression of existing disease. Every mmHg in IOP reduction is important, with evidence showing an impact on both functional and structural progression but does not however explain all glaucoma risk.
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Classification:
3.9 Pathophysiology (Part of: 3 Laboratory methods)
9.2.1 Ocular hypertension (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.2 Primary open angle glaucomas)
6.1 Intraocular pressure measurement; factors affecting IOP (Part of: 6 Clinical examination methods)
