Research Notes on Neovascular Glaucoma
Neovascular glaucoma is an uncommon type of glaucoma that is difficult or nearly impossible to treat. This condition is often caused by proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) or central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO). It may also be triggered by other conditions that result in ischemia of the retina or ciliary body. …read more from Wikipedia
Fast Facts:
- Neovascular glaucoma is diagnosed by an eye doctor using a B-scan ultrasound.1
- Treatment may require removal of the blocked blood vessels and medications to reduce the pressure in the eye.2
- It is more common in elderly patients.1
Top Resources on Neovascular Glaucoma
- eMedicine: Glaucoma, Neovascular: Introduction
- Healthwise (via Yahoo Health): Neovascular Glaucoma
- WrongDiagnosis: Introduction: Neovascular Glaucoma
- Review of Optometry: Neovascular Glaucoma
- Glaucoma Associates of Texas: What Is Neovascular Glaucoma?
- Digital Reference of Ophthalmology: Glaucoma - Neovascular Glaucoma
- PubMed: Neovascular Glaucoma In The Diabetic Patient
- YouTube: Ahmed Valve For Neovacular Glaucoma
Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 eMedicine: Glaucoma, Neovascular
- ↑ Healthwise (via Yahoo Health): Neovascular Glaucoma
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