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Management of Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma
Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology, 2016 Primary angle-closure glaucoma (PACG) is a progressive optic nerve degeneration and is defined as a glaucomatous optic neuropathy with associated characteristic enlargement of optic disc cupping and visual field loss that is secondary to ocular hypertension caused by closure of the drainage angle.
Lai, JSM, Shum, JWH, Choy, BNK
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Evaluating peripheral retina: a cautionary note on miotics [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de OftalmologiaObjective: To underscore the critical importance of assessing the peripheral retina in all patients, especially those planning to use miotics. Methods: A retrospective and observational study was conducted at a single ophthalmological medical center ...
Rogil José de Almeida Torres +6 more
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Effect of physical activity on severity of primary angle closure glaucoma
Therapeutic Advances in Ophthalmology, 2019 Objective: To determine the association between physical activity and severity of primary angle closure glaucoma in Malay patients. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 150 primary angle closure glaucoma patients between April 2014 ...
Niven Teh Chong Seong +10 more
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Malignant Glaucoma: A Review of the Modern Literature
Journal of Ophthalmology, 2012 Malignant glaucoma is a rare form of glaucoma that typically follows surgery in patients with primary angle closure and primary angle-closure glaucoma. In this paper, the clinical features, classification, pathogenesis, and principles of management are ...
H. Shahid, J. F. Salmon
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Российский офтальмологический журнал, 2018 Purpose: to analyze the main pathogenic factors of closing and opening of the anterior chamber angle in patients with acute angle-closure glaucoma before and after hacoemulsification using optical coherence tomography (OCT) data.
N. A. Bakunina, L. N. Kolesnikova
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Treat the individual and not the angle
Indian Journal of OphthalmologyBackground: Glaucoma, the silent thief of sight, is one of the most common vision-threatening conditions. Even though POAG (primary open angle glaucoma) is more common, PACG (primary angle closure glaucoma) is the dreaded variant.
Saloni M Joshi +4 more
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Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Glaucoma in Aligarh, India – A population based study
Delhi Journal of Ophthalmology, 2020 Background: Glaucoma is one of the most common causes of blindness. Being irreversible, its early detection and management are utmost important. With increasing life expectancy, the prevalence of glaucoma is expected to rise.
Anees Ahmad +4 more
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Prevalence of primary angle-closure disease in retinitis pigmentosa
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 2022 Purpose: To determine the prevalence of primary angle-closure disease (PACD) in patients with retinitis pigmentosa (RP). Methods: This was a retrospective review of the electronic medical records of all RP patients over the age of 10 years attending the ...
Zia S Pradhan +8 more
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The association of iridoschisis and primary angle-closure glaucoma [PDF]
Eye, 1992 Twelve patients with iridoschisis in one or both eyes were studied to determine the clinical features of the condition and to examine the relationship of iridoschisis to primary angle-closure glaucoma. A spectrum of iris pathology, from subtle intrastromal atrophy to extensive splitting of the anterior layer of iris with fibrillar disintegration, was ...
J F, Salmon, A D, Murray
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Tube Shunts in Advanced Angle Closure Glaucoma: A Pilot Study
Delhi Journal of Ophthalmology, 2017 Purpose: To evaluate efficacy and safety of tube shunts in advanced angle closure glaucoma Vs. Standard Trabeculectomy. Method: Fifteen cases of end stage angle closure glaucoma with visual acuity ranging from hand movements only to perception of light ...
Kirti Singh +3 more
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