Open AccessCurrent Concepts in the Diagnosis of Primary Open Angle Glaucoma
Author(s) -
A E Omoti,
Valentina W Okeigbemen,
J M Waziri-Erameh
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
west african journal of medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0189-160X
DOI - 10.4314/wajm.v28i3.48480
Subject(s) - glaucoma , gonioscopy , medicine , open angle glaucoma , optic disc , intraocular pressure , ophthalmology , nerve fiber layer , visual field , optic nerve , optometry , anterior chamber angle , trabecular meshwork , clinical practice , optic disk , ocular hypertension , retinal , family medicine
Primary open angle glaucoma is characterized by quantifiable parameters including the intraocular pressure, the aqueous outflow facility, and geometric measurements of the optic disc and visual defects. Despite this, diagnosis remains controversial.