Clinical Ophthalmology Finalized Past Paper Answers



i) What is the definition of glaucoma?

Glaucoma refers to the group of disorders in which there is eventual development of optic neuropathy with

characteristics of changes in the optic nerve head. These changes are likely to lead to a depression of visual

function and eventual loss of visual field. Raised IOP often represents to be a significant factor in its

development. It is associated with systemic and ocular syndromes.

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