Evaluation of optic disc in glaucoma
Evaluation of optic disc in glaucoma
Evaluation of optic disc in glaucoma
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1. As a thorough <strong>optic</strong> nerve exam<strong>in</strong>ation is <strong>in</strong>corporated <strong>in</strong>to cl<strong>in</strong>ical practice, it can be used along with<br />
perimetry to allow early <strong>glaucoma</strong> diagnosis and also to assess disease severity.<br />
2. Stag<strong>in</strong>g the disease and consideration <strong>of</strong> risk factors for <strong>glaucoma</strong> progression<br />
enables the cl<strong>in</strong>ician<br />
3. to establish a target <strong>in</strong>traocular pressure.<br />
4. The structural assessment (<strong>optic</strong> nerve/RNFL) and functional evaluation (perimetry) are used together to<br />
monitor for change as well restage the patient’s condition
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