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Ocular and Systemic Factors Associated with Glaucoma
Tanuj Dada1, Saurabh Verma1, Meghal Gagrani1
1Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, India.
Abstract:
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness in the world. Although numerous factors have been implicated in the pathogenesis of glaucoma, the main focus of management still remains lowering the intraocular pressure (IOP) by medical or surgical therapy. However, a major challenge is that many glaucoma patients continue to progress despite good control of IOP. In this regard, the importance of other coexisting factors that may contribute to disease progression needs to be explored. Ophthalmologists need to be aware of ocular risk factors and the impact of systemic diseases and their medications, along with lifestyle modifications on the course of glaucomatous optic neuropathy and adopt a holistic approach in treating the eye as well as the patient to alleviate the suffering from glaucoma in a comprehensive manner.
How To Cite This Article:
Dada T, Verma S, Gagrani M, et al. Ocular and Systemic Factors associated with Glaucoma. J Curr Glaucoma Pract 2022;16(3):179-191.
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