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PART 3 PEPS ALL Conditions (New 2026/
2027 Update) Questions & Answers {Grade
A} 100% Correct (Verified Solutions)

CACG: Therapeutics - Correct answer Referral to ophthalmologist (general or


glaucoma specialist) for YAG PI or laser iridoplasty




Ocular hypotensive agents




CACG: RTC - Correct answer After stabilization in weeks/months per OMD, re evaluate


q6 weeks to 3 months




CACG Explanation to patient - Correct answer Chronic angle closure glaucoma is when

the structural drainage system of the eye repeatedly closes and opens up. When it


closes the pressure inside the eye rises and can cause damage to the eye. Multiple


attacks like this is called chronic angle closure glaucoma.




Angle Recession Glaucoma: Ancillary Tests - Correct answer Gonio

,OCT RNFL




HVF




Pachymetry to measure central corneal thickness/IOP correction




Angle Recession Glaucoma: Plan - Correct answer Therapeutics:


Ocular hypotensive agents




Angle Recession Glaucoma: RTC - Correct answer RTC: Initially q3 months until


incidence of delayed OAG is ruled out. Then annually.




Angle Recession glaucoma patient education explanation - Correct answer Youu have

a condition called angle recession, which often happens after a blunt injury to the eye.


This injury can damage the drainage system of your eye. As a result, your eye pressure


might increase, which could lead to a type of glaucoma in the future called POAG.

,Posner Schlossman Ancillary Tests - Correct answer Gonio (NO SYNECHIAE, open


angle)




HVF




OCT RNFL




Pachymetry to measure central corneal thickness/IOP correction




Posner Schlossman: Therapeutics - Correct answer Prednisolone acetate 1% qid


and/or ketorolac 0.5% qid


+ antiglaucoma med (beta blocker, alpha agonist or CAI to control IOP)




Posner Schlossman: RTC - Correct answer Followed every 2 days to measure IOP.


Then q 3-6 months once stable.




Posner Schlossman pt ed - Correct answer The pressure inside your eye suddenly

increases due to inflammation of the drainage system of your eye, but the cause is

, unknown. The increased pressure can lead to eye discomfort, blurred vision, and in


some cases, headaches.




Pigment dispersion syndrome (PDS): ancillary tests - Correct answer Gonio - to see if


pigment disposition anterior to schwalbes line/within the trab mesh




HVF




OCT RNFL




Pachymetry to measure central corneal thickness/IOP correction




PDS: therapeutics - Correct answer - YAG PI referral

- Prescribe ocular hypotensives




How does RTC differ between PDS and pigmentary glaucoma? - Correct answer


Pigment dispersion: monitor annually for signs of pigmentary glaucoma

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