The first signs of glaucomatous cupping in the optic nerve.

Douglas R Anderson

Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA.

Journal Article: Klinika oczna 01/2011; 113(1-3):82-90.

Abstract

Evaluation of the optic disc is important for both the diagnosis of glaucoma, and in monitoring the progress of glaucoma. Along with visual field examination, it allows the presence of glaucoma to be recognized, and for progressive damage to be seen. Glaucoma can occur despite intraocular pressure (IOP) in the normal range, but as importantly, can be absent even when the IOP is distinctly high.

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Keywords

glaucoma
 
intraocular pressure
 
IOP
 
optic disc
 
progressive damage
 
visual field examination