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What do I need to improve my glaucoma skills?
Author(s) -
BRON AM
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
acta ophthalmologica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.534
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 1755-3768
pISSN - 1755-375X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1755-3768.2009.1255.x
Subject(s) - glaucoma , medicine , presentation (obstetrics) , optometry , signs and symptoms , clinical diagnosis , physical examination , fundus (uterus) , clinical practice , ophthalmology , intensive care medicine , surgery , family medicine
Purpose Many new devices and technologies are available nowadays in the diagnosis and the treatment of glaucomas. However for young practitioners, it is mandatory to concentrate on symptoms and clinical signs. Methods In this presentation I will assess the place of the clinical examination in the overall management of glaucoma.In clinical practice many clues for glaucoma are found with simple instruments; a slit‐lamp, a gonio‐lens and a fundus lens. I will provide a frame, a sort of check list in order to build a diagnosis with the signs found during the clinical examination. Conclusion A moderate knowledge about ocular anatomy and physiology will lead the young resident through an easier diagnosis of glaucoma.Looking for the relevant symptoms and signs during the clinical examination will lead the young practitioner to a good accuracy in the diagnosis of glaucoma.