Advanced Medical-Surgical HESI Study Guide

The difference between open & closed angle glaucoma • Chronic open-angle glaucoma is also known as simple adult primary glaucoma and as primary open-angle glaucoma. Description: Condition characterized by increased intraocular pressure (IOP) A. Glaucoma involves gradual, painless vision loss B. Glaucoma may lead to blindness if untreated C. Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the U.S. D. There is an increased incidence in glaucoma in older adult populations E. Glaucoma usually occurs bilaterally in those who have a family history of the condition F. Aqueous fluid is inadequately drained from the eye G. It is generally asymptomatic, especially in the early stages H. It tends to be diagnosed during routine visual examinations I. It cannot be cured, but can be treated with success pharmacologically and surgically