Abstract
Glaucoma is a group of optic neuropathies characterized by retinal ganglion cell death, irreversible optic nerve damage, and vision loss. The treatment of glaucoma consists of reducing intraocular pressure (IOP) to a target level that is presumed to prevent further optic nerve deterioration. This presumption of clinical stability should be reevaluated at each clinical encounter with the patient and a new lower target IOP level estimated if progression has occurred.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | The Glaucoma Book |
Subtitle of host publication | A Practical, Evidence-Based Approach to Patient Care |
Publisher | Springer New York |
Pages | 629-641 |
Number of pages | 13 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780387766997 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2010 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)