INTRODUCTION—Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases traditionally characterized by
increased intraocular pressure (IOP). However, glaucoma is more accurately defined as an …

Glaucoma is defined as an optic neuropathy causing peripheral vision loss. The etiology of
glaucoma can be divided according to its pathophysiology. The broad classifications of …

Almost 70 million cases of glaucoma have been diagnosed worldwide, approximately half of
which are classified as angle-closure glaucoma (ACG). Among patients with angle closure …

Secondary angle closure glaucomas are a distinct entity from primary angle closure
glaucoma (PACG). Unlike PACG, secondary angle closure glaucoma's have an identifable …

Despite tremendous development in the field of glaucoma, there is confusion in the
nomenclature system for classification, gonioscopy, and mechanisms of primary angle …

The most familiar classification of angle-closure glaucoma is based on the presence of
symptoms. This approach fails to recognise the large number of asymptomatic patients and …

The angle-closure glaucomas are a diverse group of disorders characterized by apposition
of the iris to the trabecular meshwork. This results in mechanical blockage of aqueous …

INTRODUCTION—Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases traditionally characterized by
elevated intraocular pressure (IOP). However, glaucoma is more accurately defined as an …

This is the third glaucoma consensus held under the auspices of the AIGS. It is anticipated
that the discussions and conclusions from this consensus will impact care of patients with …

Primary angle-closure glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness worldwide. However, the
terminology used for angle-closure in the literature is inconsistent, with inappropriate …