Pseudoexfoliation Glaucoma

Pseudoexfoliation Glaucoma

Jessica A. Kelsey
Ophthalmic Medical Technology Student
University of Arkansas Medical Sciences

Glaucoma Overview

• Primary open angle glaucoma
  • wide angle in the AC between iris and corneal-scleral junction where aqueous drains into TM
• Closed angle
  • shallow AC
  • strikes suddenly with blurred VA, haloes around lights from corneal edema
  • severe pain and redness of the eye
  • nausea and vomiting
  • hazy, steamy cornea
• Congenital (infantile)
  • malformation of AC angle
  • ”big” eyes with enlarged corneas
  • photophobia
  • tearing
  • hazy, steamy cornea
• Secondary glaucoma
  • characterized by other reasons for high IOP

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