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What is the optimal and/or acceptable management of primary angle-closure with glaucoma m. What systematic reviews and meta-analyses exist that can guide management?
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The most common type, primary open angle glaucoma, is usually treated with eyedrops. Laser treatment or surgery may be offered if drops don't help. Treatment for other types of glaucoma may include: primary angle closure glaucoma – immediate treatment in hospital with medicine to reduce the pressure in the eye, followed by laser treatment
The aims of treatment are to: Reduce intraocular pressure (IOP). Ease any symptoms. Prevent the development of, or the further progression of, glaucoma, and thus to preserve sight. Intravenous acetazolamide and topical pilocarpine, beta-blockers, and steroids are used initially.
Nov 10, 2023 · Chronic angle-closure glaucoma is diagnosed by noting peripheral anterior synechiae on gonioscopy, as well as progressive damage to the optic nerve and characteristic visual field loss. It is treated with therapies to lower intra-ocular pressure.
Nov 1, 2017 · This guideline covers diagnosing and managing glaucoma in people aged 18 and over. It includes recommendations on testing and referral (case-finding) for chronic open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension and on effective diagnosis, treatment and reassessment to stop these conditions progressing.
The randomised controlled trial (EAGLE) demonstrated significant benefits for phaco over laser iridotomy for IOP control, medication burden, health economic benefits and, crucially, patient-reported quality of life.
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Nov 1, 2017 · This guideline covers diagnosing and managing glaucoma in people aged 18 and over. It includes recommendations on testing and referral (case-finding) for chronic open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension and on effective diagnosis, treatment and reassessment to stop these conditions progressing.
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