Via practica 5/2011
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a multifactorial optic neuropathy with elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) as a major risk factor. Increased IOP can eventually lead to characteristic glaucomatous optic nerve damage and corresponding visual field defects. Glaucoma is one of the most common causes of blindness in the world. Lowering the IOP has been shown to reduce the risk of progression of glaucoma damage. There are three mainstays to treatment of glaucoma: pharmacologic, laser, or surgical treatments.
Keywords: glaucoma, intraocular pressure, treatment in glaucoma, risk of progression
