Resumen de The Pathophysiology and Treatment of Glaucoma

Robert N. Weinreb, Tin Aung, Felipe A. Medeiros

• Importance Glaucoma is a worldwide leading cause of irreversible vision loss. Because it may be asymptomatic until a relatively late stage, diagnosis is frequently delayed. A general understanding of the disease pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment may assist primary care physicians in referring high-risk patients for comprehensive ophthalmologic examination and in more actively participating in the care of patients affected by this condition.

  Objective To describe current evidence regarding the pathophysiology and treatment of open-angle glaucoma and angle-closure glaucoma.