GLAUCOMA
GLAUCOMA Glaucoma is a chronic, progressive optic neuropathy caused by a group of ocular conditions which lead to damage of optic nerve with loss of visual function. The most common risk factor known is raised intraocular pressure. Normal intraocular pressure = 10–20 mm Hg (Schiotz) Suspicious case = 20–25 mm Hg (Schiotz) Glaucoma = Above 25 mm Hg (Schiotz) Hypotony = Below 10 mm Hg (Schiotz)
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Cambridge College
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NURS RNSG1227
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progressive optic neuropathy caused by a group of ocular conditions which lead to damage of optic nerve with loss of visual function the most common risk factor known is raise