QUESTION 18: HOW SHOULD I SET A TARGET INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE?

While it is tempting to always treat any elevated intraocular pressure (IOP), stop and ask yourself whether a target really needs to be set. Setting a target pressure for the treatment of glaucoma or ocular hypertension becomes relevant once you have established enough direct or circumstantial evide...

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Published inCurbside Consultation in Glaucoma p. 89
Main Author Heatley, Gregg A
Format Book Chapter
LanguageEnglish
Published Thorofare SLACK INCORPORATED 01.01.2008
Subjects
Eye diseases
Glaucoma
Medical treatment
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Summary:While it is tempting to always treat any elevated intraocular pressure (IOP), stop and ask yourself whether a target really needs to be set. Setting a target pressure for the treatment of glaucoma or ocular hypertension becomes relevant once you have established enough direct or circumstantial evidence of glaucoma damage or increased risk of future damage.
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