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Pathophysiology of glaucoma |
Increased IOP, compressing and damaging the optic nerve. Once the optic nerve is damaged, it fails to carry visual info to the brain resulting in vision loss |
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What does IOP stand for? |
Intraoccular pressure |
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Normal IOP |
10-20 |
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What level of IOP is glaucoma and what can it lead to? |
Over 20, can lead to blindness |
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Where does IOP occur and what does it feel like? |
In the anterior chamber of the aqueous humor. Can be painless and unnoticed. |
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Word for pupil dilation? |
Mydriasis |
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Word for pupil constriction |
Miosis |
