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



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July 31st 2010