Ophthalmology · UKMLA & AKT
Chronic glaucoma
A free high-yield preview for the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test, covering how to recognise this condition. The full SA Note notes add investigations, management and complications, with practice questions on this topic.
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- Chronic primary open-angle glaucoma (COAG) - progressive optic neuropathy from impaired aqueous outflow through the trabecular meshwork (angle remains open), causing raised IOP, optic nerve cupping, and peripheral visual field loss. Leading cause of irreversible blindness in adults >60 in the UK.
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