The optic nerve head in glaucoma
All types of glaucoma involve glaucomatous optic neuropathy. The key to detection and management of glaucoma is understanding how to examine the optic nerve head (ONH).This article addresses the following issues:how to examine the ONHnormal characteristics of the ONHcharacteristics of a glaucomatous...
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doaj-f1802a9bfb154be7b2d67f26bd3455292020-11-25T01:06:44ZengInternational Centre for Eye Health (ICEH), LondonCommunity Eye Health Journal0953-68332012-01-012579 & 805557The optic nerve head in glaucomaRupert RA BourneAll types of glaucoma involve glaucomatous optic neuropathy. The key to detection and management of glaucoma is understanding how to examine the optic nerve head (ONH).This article addresses the following issues:how to examine the ONHnormal characteristics of the ONHcharacteristics of a glaucomatous ONHhow to tell if the glaucomatous optic neuropathy is getting worsehttp://www.cehjournal.org/0953-6833/25/jceh_25_79.80_055.htmGlaucomaCase managementExamination |
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The optic nerve head in glaucoma |
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The optic nerve head in glaucoma |
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The optic nerve head in glaucoma |
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The optic nerve head in glaucoma |
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The optic nerve head in glaucoma |
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optic nerve head in glaucoma |
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International Centre for Eye Health (ICEH), London |
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Community Eye Health Journal |
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2012-01-01 |
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All types of glaucoma involve glaucomatous optic neuropathy. The key to detection and management of glaucoma is understanding how to examine the optic nerve head (ONH).This article addresses the following issues:how to examine the ONHnormal characteristics of the ONHcharacteristics of a glaucomatous ONHhow to tell if the glaucomatous optic neuropathy is getting worse |
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Glaucoma Case management Examination |
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