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Assessing Early Stage Open-Angle Glaucoma in Patients by Isolated-Check Visual Evoked Potential
Published on: May 25, 2020
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[Clinical evaluation of the optic disc in glaucoma]
R Greslechner1, D Spiegel2,3
1Klinik und Poliklinik für Augenheilkunde, Klinikum, Universität Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, 93053, Regensburg, Deutschland. roman.greslechner@ukr.de.
Summary
Glaucoma, a progressive optic nerve disease, involves specific changes to the optic disc and retinal nerve fiber layer. A systematic ophthalmoscopic evaluation aids in its diagnosis and treatment.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Neurology
Background:
- Glaucoma is a progressive optic neuropathy.
- Characterized by optic disc, parapapillary region, and retinal nerve fiber layer changes.
Purpose of the Study:
- Discuss characteristic glaucomatous changes.
- Describe ophthalmoscopic examination techniques.
Main Methods:
- Literature search conducted in PubMed database.
Main Results:
- Presents a systematic step-by-step approach for ophthalmoscopic evaluation.
- Details qualitative and quantitative assessment of optic disc damage.
Conclusions:
- Systematic clinical assessment of the optic disc is feasible and essential.
- Forms the basis for glaucoma diagnosis and treatment planning.
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