Open angle glaucoma
Facts
:
MC in African Americans and has an increased prevalence in those family history of
glaucoma
and diabetes
History / PE
:
Usually asymptomatic early on
Gradual
loss of peripheral vision
over a period of years, leading to eventual
tunnel vision
Treatment
:
Timolol (beta blocker) eyes drops
Laser trabeculectomy
Differential Diagnosis
:
Diabetic retinopathy
Cataract
July 31st 2010
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Ophthalmology
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