Glaucoma • A chronic, progressive optic neuropathy caused by a group of ocular conditions which leads to damage to optic nerve with loss of visual function. • Risk factor is raised IOP above 25mmHg Interventions for Prevention: 1. Primary level: • Recognition of acute red eye with pain • VA examination • Cloudy cornea examination • Examination of dilated pupil • Examination of depth of anterior chamber 2. Secondary level: • Identification of people with glaucoma • Determination of IOP after 40 years of age • Positive family history • Refractive error examination (myopia) • Associated DM, HTN consideration • Alcohol and smoking consideration 3. Tertiary level: • As Vision lost due to glaucoma cannot be regained. Early detection and proper treatment is the key to preventing blindness from this disease. • Pt screening • Determination of IOP after 40 years of age • Fundus examination • Visual field examination

1. Glaucoma
Preventive Measurements
Maryam Fida
Optometry and Orthoptics

2. Glaucoma
• A chronic, progressive optic neuropathy caused
by a group of ocular conditions which leads to
damage to optic nerve with loss of visual
function.
• Risk factor is raised IOP above 25mmHg

3. Interventions for Prevention:
1. Primary level:
• Recognition of acute red eye with pain
• VA examination
• Cloudy cornea examination
• Examination of dilated pupil
• Examination of depth of anterior chamber

4. Interventions for Prevention:
2. Secondary level:
• Identification of people with glaucoma
• Determination of IOP after 40 years of age
• Positive family history
• Refractive error examination (myopia)
• Associated DM, HTN consideration
• Alcohol and smoking consideration

5. Interventions for Prevention:
3. Tertiary level:
• As Vision lost due to glaucoma cannot be
regained. Early detection and proper treatment
is the key to preventing blindness from this
disease.
• Pt screening
• Determination of IOP after 40 years of age
• Fundus examination
• Visual field examination