A prospective longterm study of primary chronic angle closure glaucoma

A prospective comparison of chronic primary angle-closure glaucoma versus primary open-angle glaucoma in Singapore.

INTRODUCTION To describe the optic disc, visual field and ocular characteristics of a consecutive cohort of Asian patients with chronic primary angle-closure glaucoma (CPACG), and compare them with those having primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG). METHODS In a prospective comparative case series of new patients with POAG or CPACG in Singapore, all patients underwent visual acuity assessment, s...

Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma

Primary angle-closure glaucoma

The picture of primary angle-closure glaucoma accompanied by its shallow anterior chamber is so distinct that for many years it has evoked considerable curiosity concerning possible genetic determination. Family trees were published (Sedan and Sedan-Bauby, 1949; Waardenburg, I96I) and attempts were made to fit the inheritance into a genetic pattern-but without convincing success. Authors seemed...

Guidelines for treatment of chronic primary angle-closure glaucoma.

OBJECTIVE To present a clinical practice guideline update on the medical, laser, and surgical treatment of primary angle closure glaucoma (PACG) in adults. METHODS Following the formulation of key questions using the PICO scheme (Patient/Problem, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome), a systematic review was performed on the literature published to date, including international clinical practice...

Outcomes of primary angle closure glaucoma management.

OBJECTIVE To investigate the results of primary angle closure glaucoma (PACG) management on intraocular pressure (IOP). METHODS This was a cross-sectional study conducted in the ophthalmology Department, Tabriz Medical Sciences University, Nikookary Eye Hospital, Tabriz, Iran. Subjects with angle closure were treated with YAG laser iridotomy at the time of diagnosis. These patients were re-ex...