Glaucoma 1 Open Angle A C1842028
A hereditary form of open-angle glaucoma where fluid drainage from the eye becomes impaired, raising eye pressure and risking optic nerve damage. Regular eye exams and pressure-lowering treatments help prevent vision loss.
Key facts at a glance
- ICD-10
- Q15.9
- ICD-11
- LA00.0
- Body system
- ophthalmologic
- Severity
- moderate
- Chronic
- true
Signs and symptoms
Common signs and symptoms that may indicate this condition.
Generalized symptoms
(ophthalmologic)Noticeable symptoms that may vary in intensity over time.
Frequency: Common at all stages
Peripheral visual field loss
(ophthalmologic)Elevated intraocular pressure
(ophthalmologic)Optic disc cupping
(ophthalmologic)Eye pain
(ophthalmologic)Diagnosis and tests
How this condition is diagnosed and what test results mean.
Initial screening tests
Standard diagnostic workup
Positive result: Diagnostic criteria should be determined by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Test results should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Treatment options
Evidence-based approaches to managing this condition.
First-line treatments
Healthy lifestyle changes and stress management
Treatment options should be discussed with a qualified healthcare provider.
Prostaglandin Analogs
Topical prostaglandin analogs increase aqueous humor outflow through the uveoscleral pathway, effectively lowering intraocular pressure. These are typically the first-line pharmacological treatment for open-angle glaucoma.
Beta-Blocker Eye Drops
Topical beta-blockers reduce aqueous humor production by the ciliary epithelium. They require careful consideration in patients with respiratory or cardiac comorbidities.
Additional treatment options
Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty
SLT uses targeted laser energy to improve the function of the trabecular meshwork, enhancing aqueous humor drainage. This office-based procedure offers a medication-sparing alternative.
procedureTrabeculectomy
Filtering surgery creates an alternative drainage pathway for aqueous humor, lowering intraocular pressure when medical and laser therapies are insufficient. Requires careful postoperative management.
surgicalRegular Visual Field and OCT Testing
Structured monitoring with automated perimetry and optical coherence tomography tracks disease progression and treatment response, enabling timely therapy adjustments.
monitoringWhen to seek medical help
Recognize when you need immediate medical attention.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this topic.
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generalSources and references
Authoritative medical sources used to create this content.
European Glaucoma Society. European Glaucoma Society Terminology and Guidelines for Paediatric Glaucoma. Ophthalmol Ther. 2021.
Weinreb RN, Leung C, Crowston JG, et al. Primary open-angle glaucoma. Nat Rev Dis Primers. 2022.
Bussel II, Wollstein G, Schuman JS. Latanoprost for open-angle glaucoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Ophthalmology. 2020.
Kass MA, Heuer DK, Higginbotham EJ, et al. The Ocular Hypertension Treatment Study: a randomized trial determines that topical ocular hypotensive medication delays or prevents the onset of primary open-angle glaucoma. Arch Ophthalmol. 2021.
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