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Current Approach in the Diagnosis and Management of Uveitic Glaucoma
Joint Authors
Moreno-Montañés, Javier
Hernández-Martínez, Paula
Rebolleda, Gema
Muñoz-Negrete, Francisco J.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-13, 13 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-10-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
13
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Uveitic glaucoma (UG) typically is associated with very high intraocular pressure (IOP) and more intense optic nerve damage than other glaucoma types.
This secondary glaucoma requires an early diagnosis and adequate management of both uveitis and glaucoma.
It is mandatory to identify the mechanisms of IOP elevation that in many eyes have multiple combined mechanisms.
Management of these patients commonly requires an interdisciplinary approach that includes a glaucoma specialist and rheumatologist to control the inflammation and IOP.
Glaucoma surgery is required early in these patients due to the high IOP usually present and is less successful than in primary open-angle glaucoma.
Recurrent uveitic episodes, multiple mechanism, and the complications associated with uveitis make surgical management of UG challenging.
In this review, the management and treatment of UG are updated to clarify the pathogenesis and prevent optic nerve damage.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Muñoz-Negrete, Francisco J.& Moreno-Montañés, Javier& Hernández-Martínez, Paula& Rebolleda, Gema. 2015. Current Approach in the Diagnosis and Management of Uveitic Glaucoma. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1056587
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Muñoz-Negrete, Francisco J.…[et al.]. Current Approach in the Diagnosis and Management of Uveitic Glaucoma. BioMed Research International No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1056587
American Medical Association (AMA)
Muñoz-Negrete, Francisco J.& Moreno-Montañés, Javier& Hernández-Martínez, Paula& Rebolleda, Gema. Current Approach in the Diagnosis and Management of Uveitic Glaucoma. BioMed Research International. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1056587
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1056587