Management of Secondary Angle Closure Glaucoma

Secondary angle closure glaucomas are a distinct entity from primary angle closure glaucoma (PACG). Unlike PACG, secondary angle closure glaucoma's have an identifable contributory factor/s for angle closure and obstruction of aqueous fow which is usually unrelieved by iridotomy. The treatment...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Parivadhini, Annadurai, Lingam, Vijaya
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers 2014
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Review Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4741163/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26997804
http://dx.doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10008-1157
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Sumario:Secondary angle closure glaucomas are a distinct entity from primary angle closure glaucoma (PACG). Unlike PACG, secondary angle closure glaucoma's have an identifable contributory factor/s for angle closure and obstruction of aqueous fow which is usually unrelieved by iridotomy. The treatment of each type of secondary angle closure glaucoma is varied, so identification of the primary cause aids in its effective management. How to cite this article: Annadurai P, Vijaya L. Management of Secondary Angle Closure Glaucoma. J Current Glau Prac 2014;8(1):25-32.

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