Empfehlungen notwendiger Kontrolluntersuchungen bei okulärer Hypertension

Translated title of the contribution: Recommendations for follow-up examinations in patients with ocular hypertension

M. Töteberg-Harms, C. Hirn, J. Funk

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Abstract

Ocular hypertension (OHT) describes a condition with elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) above the norm (> 21 mmHg). By definition the anterior chamber angle is open and there are neither signs of glaucomatous optic nerve damage nor visual field defects. Thus, for the diagnosis of OHT an extensive baseline examination is mandatory in order to rule out pre-existing glaucomatous damage. Patients with ocular hypertension are at a higher risk of developing glaucoma. Therefore, periodical routine examinations with a standardized protocol for specific follow-up examinations are highly recommended.

Translated title of the contributionRecommendations for follow-up examinations in patients with ocular hypertension
Original languageGerman
Pages (from-to)1016-1022
Number of pages7
JournalOphthalmologe
Volume108
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2011
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Diagnosis
  • Follow-up
  • Intraocular pressure
  • Ocular hypertension
  • Optic nerve head imaging

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Ophthalmology

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