Glaucoma: a brief update for 2017
South African Family Practice
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| Title | Glaucoma: a brief update for 2017 | |
| Creator | Schellack, Natalie Schellack, Gustav Bezuidenhout, Selente Malan, Lucille de Klerk, Hanneke | |
| Description | Glaucoma is a complex condition of the eye and the second leading cause of blindness around the globe. It is an ophthalmic neurodegenerative condition and is characterised by a raised intra-ocular pressure (IOP). The latter also constitutes the only modifiable risk factor in glaucoma management. When left untreated patients may gradually experience a visual field loss, and even lose their sight completely. This article provides a brief overview of this condition, the pharmacological treatment options that are available in South Africa, as well as the rational use thereof. | |
| Publisher | AOSIS | |
| Date | 2017-12-05 | |
| Identifier | 10.4102/safp.v59i6.4661 | |
| Source | South African Family Practice; Vol 59, No 6 (2017): November/December; 5-10 2078-6204 2078-6190 | |
| Language | eng | |
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