Primary open-angle glaucoma, the most common glaucoma, occurs in 15% of individuals older than 80 years. The anterior chamber angle anatomy appears normal, but aqueous outflow is reduced. Progressive visual field loss begins in the periphery and occurs so insidiously that affected individuals may be unaware until late in the disease course. Intraocular tension measurement is an effective, if imperfect, screening method, and all adults should be screened.
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09/07/08 - 01:45 AM
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In fact , in most cases it is asymptomatic until the latest stages of the disease when it causes restriction of visual field so I will go for :
E. None of above
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09/07/08 - 01:57 AM
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nightflight.......ya the man !
ngaybinhyen Forum Guru
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09/07/08 - 02:01 AM
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thanks, nightflight
A, Normal B, Early nasal step. C, Superior scotoma. D, Complete loss of superior field. E, Additional inferior field loss F, Small remaining central island of vision with decline in central acuity Noble: Textbook of Primary Care Medicine, 3rd ed
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09/07/08 - 02:04 AM
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Great pictures man!
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09/07/08 - 12:36 PM
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GOGETA Trying to get in PGY1
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09/07/08 - 12:44 PM
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Nice topic But which type of glaucoma you were refering that will make the answer diferent
nice pictures ___________________ As a general rule, the better it felt when you said it, the more trouble it's going to get you into.
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09/07/08 - 03:04 PM
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GOGETA wrote: Nice topic But which type of glaucoma you were refering that will make the answer diferent
nice pictures
Adult glaucoma mostly refers to open-angle glaucoma which is more common than angle-closure one
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09/07/08 - 08:57 PM
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Actually, all the options are acute clinical findings of close angle glaucoma
thanks, nightflight 
