Optometrist Vance Thompson Vision Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
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Mitchel Ibach, OD: No relevant disclosure to display
Although primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) is the most common form of glaucoma, secondary and even tertiary glaucomas will present to your office, often with a more volatile and progressive nature. This lecture aims to cover the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of the most common secondary glaucomas including; pseudoexfoliation, pigment dispersion, uveitic, neovascular, and steroid-response glaucoma. Glaucoma masquerades which cause high intraocular pressure (IOP) can be difficult to differentiate from true glaucoma.
Learning Objectives:
Upon conclusion of this activity, attendees will be able to:
Review the epidemiology of secondary glaucomas
Understand the important slit lamp and diagnostic keys to secondary glaucomas
Review the treatment options and standard of care for secondary glaucomas
Differentiate short term episodes of elevated IOP from glaucoma
Use clinical research and journal articles to support the best treatment options
Gain confidence in the diagnosis and management of glaucoma