0
To determine if laser iridotomy is indicated, the surgeon must first determine if and how the angle is occluded.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
How common is acute angle glaucoma?
Acute angle glaucoma occurs in one in 1,000 individuals
What demographic groups are at risk for acute angle glaucoma?
Individuals of Asian and Eskimo ancestry appear to be at greater risk of developing it.
How many acute angles does a acute angle have?
1 acute angle = 1 acute angle
Does an acute has 17 degrees?
An acute angle is an angle less than 90°. So an angle of 17° is an acute angle.
Which is larger an acute acute or an obtuse angle?
Acute angle = <90 degrees Right angle = 90 degrees Obtuse angle = >90 degrees To answer your question, obtuse angle is larger.
How common is acute angle glaucoma?
Acute angle glaucoma occurs in one in 1,000 individuals
What are alternatives to trabeculectomy?
Lasers are now used to treat both closed-angle and open-angle glaucoma. Peripheral iridectomy is used for people with acute angle-closure glaucoma attacks and chronic closed-angle glaucoma
What are the two types of glaucoma?
chronic glaucoma acute glaucoma
A drug called pilocarpine is prescribed by ophthalmologists to be dropped in the eye to control what condition?
Acute angle closure glaucoma.
What demographic groups are at risk for acute angle glaucoma?
Individuals of Asian and Eskimo ancestry appear to be at greater risk of developing it.
When should Benzodiazepines not be used?
Benzodiazepines should not be used in patients with psychosis, acute narrow-angle glaucoma, or liver disease.
Is glaucoma an acute condition?
no
What are the treatments for open angle glaucoma?
For the treatement of open-angle glaucoma and other types of glaucoma please check: http://www.hfhut.com/glaucoma-the-silent-scourge
What are the treatments for open-angle glaucoma?
For the treatement of open-angle glaucoma and other types of glaucoma please check: http://www.hfhut.com/glaucoma-the-silent-scourge
What is caused the accumulation of aqueous humor in the eyes?
You get what is called as glaucoma. You have acute and chronic glaucoma.
How many acute angles does a acute angle have?
1 acute angle = 1 acute angle
What are some chronic ophthalmic conditions?
Chronic opthalmic conditions include glaucoma, cataracts, uveitis, and retinitis. Glaucoma can be treated with a variety of pharmacologic agents depending on if its wide-angle or closed-angle, acute or chronic. Inflammation and infections can be treated with antibiotics and immunosuppressants, respectively. Cataracts can be surgically corrected.
