Glaucoma

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Glaucoma

Reference material on glaucoma diagnosis and management — disc grading with DDLS, perimetry algorithms, and angle-closure definitions — compiled from real teaching rounds.

Revise glaucoma here: 18-topic syllabus

Work through the core syllabus topic by topic. Tick each one when you have revised it; your progress is saved on this device. See every subspecialty on the revise ophthalmology page.

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DDLS

Tests for Disc Damage Likelyhood Scale (DDLS)

Glaucoma Tutorials

Glaucoma Video Tutorials from Iowa University

Perimetry Algorithms

Perimetry Algorithms

Angle-Closure Glaucoma Definitions

Angle-Closure Glaucoma Definitions

Normal-Tension Glaucoma

The CNTGS trial and a new statistical reassessment

Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome

LOXL1 genetics and the cataract surgery risk

Pigment Dispersion Syndrome

The reverse pupillary block mechanism

How to Read a Visual Field

Hard-core perimetry interpretation tips

Target IOP

How to set and revise it

Gonioscopy Grading

Shaffer, Scheie, Spaeth and technique

Disc Haemorrhage

Why it matters and what to do

CCT and IOP

Why not to 'correct' IOP for CCT

Bleb Grading & Hypotony

Bleb types, hypotony and leaks

SLT First-Line (LiGHT)

3- and 6-year results, technique, cautions

New Drugs, Implants & MIGS

Netarsudil to iDose TR, plus a MIGS map

Secondary Glaucomas

Lens, NVG, uveitic, steroid

POAG and Ocular Hypertension

The core glaucoma topic

Mitomycin C and 5-FU Preparation

Dilution, sponge or injection, safe disposal

Complete index: all 31 glaucoma pages

Every RPC Rounds page on this subspecialty, grouped by type. Filter and search them on the learning dashboard.

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