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Apr 19, 2024
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OPTO 7230 - Glaucoma Credit Hours: 2.0
Lecture Contact Hours: 2 Lab Contact Hours: 0
Prerequisite: OPTO 6234 , OPTO 6333 , OPTO 6335 , and OPTO 7493
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in OPTO 7336 , OPTO 7361 , and OPTO 7494 .
Review of anatomy and physiology of the eye pertinent to glaucoma mechanisms. Overview of the diagnostic process including photographic analysis, visual fields, gonioscopy, nerve fiber analysis, and patient examination. Secondary glaucomas discussed as they relate to differential diagnosis of primary open angle glaucoma. Treatment strategies for all forms of glaucoma, including acute glaucomas, POAG, and secondary glaucomas. Treatment strategies will include: topical medical, surgical, and systemic approaches, as well as advancements in therapeutic strategies as they occur.
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