meg surg- eyes

_{* Follows an untreated attack of acute closed angle glaucoma

* Slow, progressive, gradual onset of intraocular pressure >30-50 mmHG

* Iris is displaced against the angle of the anterior chamber, thus blocking flow}

Chronic closed- angle glaucoma
_{*Most common glaucoma 90%

*Overproduction or obstruction to the outflow of aqueous humor

*s/sx: painless, slow peripheral vision loss resulting in tunnel vision

*Assessment: pallor of optic nerve, cupping of the optic disc}

Chronic open-angle glaucoma
What meds does a person with glaucoma need to avoid?
- _{Atropine sulfate}
- Nitroglycerin
- Anticholinergic meds

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2011-03-07T21:21:15Z

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