Glaucoma: A Patient's Guide to the DiseasePrimary or chronic open angle glaucoma is a painless condition usually associated with high pressure in the eye. It affects approximately 4 per cent of all people over the age of 50. Untreated, glaucoma is a major cause of blindness worldwide. Essential information about glaucoma and its treatment is presented here in a simple question and answer format to allow patients to participate actively in the decision-making process along the road to successful maintenance of their vision. Dr Trope provides the answers to dozens of commonly asked questions in sections headed All About Glaucoma, Tests for Glaucoma, and All About Treatment. Also included are discussions of possible complications, detailed illustrations, and a listing of glaucoma societies in Canada, the United States, and United Kingdom. This valuable guide is an essential reference not only for patients but also for all health-care professionals, including general practitioners and optometrists. |
Contents
ALL ABOUT GLAUCOMA 1 What is glaucoma? | 1 |
2 What are the basic parts of the eye? | 2 |
3 What are the names of the different types of glaucoma? | 4 |
4 What is the difference between glaucoma and ocular hypertension? | 5 |
With glaucoma what happens to the intraocular pressure in the eye? | 6 |
9 How common is glaucoma? | 7 |
Can my children inherit glaucoma from | 8 |
What can go wrong after surgery? | 13 |
31 Are there any popular misconceptions | 14 |
1 How often should I undergo testing | 20 |
15 What are fundus photographs? | 25 |
Do I need to continue using my drops | 44 |