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Assessing Early Stage Open-Angle Glaucoma in Patients by Isolated-Check Visual Evoked Potential
Published on: May 25, 2020
[The assessment of optic disk in family member--useful in glaucoma diagnosis?]
M Zemba1, B Cucu, Monica Lacusteanu
1Spitalul Clinic de Urgenţă Militar Central.
Purpose:
To clarify the diagnosis of open-angle glaucoma in an atypic case.
Method:
Assessment of intraocular pressure, the aspect of optic nerve head and automated perimetry show interpretable values. We assess the head of optic disc and the visual field in both mother and daughter of the patient.
Results:
The optic disc and the automated perimetry in both relatives was normal reassessment of visual field at the patient show a normal appearance.
Conclusions:
When the diagnosis of open-angle glaucoma is unclear, the assessment of members of family may be useful.
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