Glaucoma
         
      • Discuss the contraindications and side effects of drugs used in the treatment of open angle glaucoma

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      • Discuss the pathogenesis of secondary glaucoma

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      • Discuss the use of lasers in the treatment of glaucoma

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      • Write notes on the following:

        •     a. Tangent screen perimetry (part of the question)
         
      • Write short note on:

        •     a. static perimetry
            b. the value of screening for glaucoma
         
      • Discuss the causes of glaucoma in trauma.

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      • Discuss the embryological development of the angle of the anterior chamber and describe the developmental abnormalities that may occur

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      • Discuss the surgical management (including lasers) of primary open angle glaucoma

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      • Discuss the complications of filtering surgery for adult glaucoma and the management options after such surgery has failed

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      • Write short notes on:

        •     a. the heredity of glaucoma (part of the question)
         
      • What is meant by low tension glaucoma? Discuss its investigation and management

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      • Discuss the pathogenesis and treatment of angle closure glaucoma

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      • Discuss the etiology and principles of management of the various types of angle closure glaucoma

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      • Describe the aetiolgy and management of raised intraocular pressure following ophthalmic operations

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      • How would you investigate a patient who presents with cupping of one optic disc?

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      • A fifty year old patient whose father suffered chronic simple glaucoma is found to have a vertical cup/disc ratio of 0.6 and intraocular pressure of 26 mmHg. How would you further investigate this patient and what recommendations would you give as to management? What is the likely long term future for the patient and how would you deal with any other member of the family?


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