Glaucoma
Alternate Names : Acute Glaucoma, Chronic Glaucoma, Closed Angle Glaucoma, Congenital Glaucoma, Open Angle Glaucoma, Secondary Glaucoma
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Glaucoma Prevention
There is no prevention for the development of open angle glaucoma. If detected early, further vision loss and blindness may be prevented with treatment. Patients with risk factors for closed angle glaucoma should be evaluated and those at high risk should have laser iridotomy, which will prevent acute attacks.
Careful use of dilating eye drops and systemic anticholinergic medications will minimize the risk of acute attacks in high-risk individuals.
Anyone older than 35 should have tonometry (a check of intraocular pressure) and ophthalmoscopy examinations every 2 years. More frequent examination is recommended for people who have a family history of glaucoma or other risk factors and/or are African-American.
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