Diagnosis and Treatment of Glaucoma (OPTM 734)

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Anatomy and physiology of the eye related to the mechanism of glaucoma will be reviewed. Diagnosing primary and secondary open angle glaucoma and acute closed angle glaucoma utilizing computerized visual fields, photography, nerve fiber layer analysis, gonioscopy and optic nerve head examination along with advancements in medical and surgical treatment strategies for open angle, closed angle and secondary glaucoma will be discussed. Prerequisites OPTM 636