Academic Catalog

ODS-7605 Glaucoma Management

The purpose of this course is to present the clinical study of the glaucomas to the third-year intern. The course begins with a presentation of the relevant anatomy and physiology as it relates to glaucoma. Glaucoma is defined and an overview of the epidemiology and risk factors are presented. The specific types of glaucoma are discussed including primary, childhood, and secondary glaucomas. Diagnosis of glaucoma is approached with an emphasis on proper technique used with a well-defined concept of the disease. Finally, the medical and surgical management of the glaucomas are discussed in detail and cases are presented

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