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When is glaucoma really glaucoma?
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  17697185     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The approach to the diagnosis and management of glaucoma has undergone considerable changes in recent years. Current concepts of glaucoma diagnosis focus on structural assessment and structure-function correlation, and relies less on the finding of visual field abnormalities. In turn, contemporary approaches to management have also changed and revolve around earlier initiation of pressure lowering medication based on pre-perimetric findings. This article presents an approach to the assessment of the patient with suspected glaucoma, highlighting those structural and ancillary diagnostic investigations that will aid in the correct diagnosis. It also discusses the differentiation of glaucoma from other, non-glaucomatous disease processes.
Authors:
Joseph San Laureano
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Clinical & experimental optometry : journal of the Australian Optometrical Association     Volume:  90     ISSN:  0816-4622     ISO Abbreviation:  Clin Exp Optom     Publication Date:  2007 Sep 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2007-08-16     Completed Date:  2008-01-03     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8703442     Medline TA:  Clin Exp Optom     Country:  Australia    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  376-85     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Epworth Hospital, Richmond, Victoria, Australia. jsl@eyedoc.com.au
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Diagnosis, Differential
Glaucoma / diagnosis*,  physiopathology
Humans
Perimetry
Retina / pathology
Tomography, Optical Coherence
Visual Acuity
Visual Fields / physiology

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