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Caption = The | Caption = The ''pink rim'' of [[optic disc|disc]] contains [[nerve fiber]]s. The ''white cup'' is a pit with no [[nerve fiber]]s. As glaucoma advances, the cup enlarges until it occupies most of the [[optic disc|disc]] area.| | ||
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{{Glaucoma}} | {{Glaucoma}} | ||
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== [[Glaucoma overview|Overview]] == | == [[Glaucoma overview|Overview]] == | ||
== [[Glaucoma historical perspective|Historical Perspective]] == | == [[Glaucoma historical perspective|Historical Perspective]] == | ||
== [[Glaucoma classification | Classsification]] == | == [[Glaucoma classification | Classsification]] == | ||
== [[Glaucoma pathophysiology|Pathophysiology]] == | == [[Glaucoma pathophysiology|Pathophysiology]] == | ||
== [[Glaucoma causes| Causes]]== | == [[Glaucoma causes| Causes]]== | ||
== [[Glaucoma differential diagnosis|Differentiating Glaucoma from other Diseases]] == | == [[Glaucoma differential diagnosis|Differentiating Glaucoma from other Diseases]] == | ||
== [[Glaucoma epidemiology and demographics|Epidemiology and Demographics]] == | == [[Glaucoma epidemiology and demographics|Epidemiology and Demographics]] == | ||
== [[Glaucoma risk factors | Risk Factors]]== | == [[Glaucoma risk factors | Risk Factors]]== | ||
== [[Glaucoma screening|Screening]] == | == [[Glaucoma screening|Screening]] == | ||
== [[Glaucoma natural history, complications and prognosis|Natural History, Complications and Prognosis]] == | == [[Glaucoma natural history, complications and prognosis|Natural History, Complications and Prognosis]] == | ||
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==Case Studies== | ==Case Studies== | ||
[[Glaucoma case study one|Case #1]] | |||
==See also== | ==See also== |
Revision as of 21:23, 28 January 2013
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Glaucoma | |
The pink rim of disc contains nerve fibers. The white cup is a pit with no nerve fibers. As glaucoma advances, the cup enlarges until it occupies most of the disc area. |
Glaucoma Microchapters |
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Glaucoma On the Web |
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Glaucoma |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classsification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Glaucoma from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | CT | MRI |Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
See also
- List of eye diseases and disorders
- Ocular hypertension
- Glaucoma valves
- Mansour F. Armaly
- Laszlo Z. Bito
- Charles D. Phelps
- American Glaucoma Society
External links
- International Glaucoma Association A charity for people with glaucoma.
- Glaucoma Resource Guide from the National Eye Institute (NEI).
- Nonprofit Foundation for Glaucoma
- National Glaucoma Research