Primary Open Angle Glaucoma / NTG

Objectives:Upon completion of this conference the resident/student should have an understanding of primary open angle glaucoma and normal tension glaucoma and should be able to

  • Describe the
    • Clinical features, associated disorders and prognosis of Primary Open Angle Glaucoma
    • Clinical features, differential diagnosis, diagnostic evaluation, therapy and prognosis of Normal Tension Glaucoma
    • Definition of and management of Glaucoma Suspect

·         Describe the purpose, methods, results, and conclusions of four major glaucoma studies:

  • Collaborative Initial Glaucoma Treatment Study (CIGTS)
  • Ocular Hypertension Treatment Study (OHTS)
  • Early Manifest Glaucoma Trial (EMGT)
  • Advanced Glaucoma Intervention Study (AGIS)

Assignment: Please read Chapter 4 Open Angle Glaucoma in the Glaucoma book from the BCSC Series