NEUROLOGY
SURGERY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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A patient is suspected of having glaucoma.Which reading of IOP would demonstrate an increase resulting from optic nerve damage?
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0 to 5 mm Hg
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6 to 10 mm Hg
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11 to 20 mm Hg
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21 mm Hg or higher
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -“A normal intraocular pressure is about 10-21 mmHg and is elevated in most patients with glaucoma.” The answer is D. This option is the only correct statement about glaucoma. Vision loss is NOT reversible when it occurs in glaucoma but it’s permanent…eye drops can prevent further progression.
Detailed explanation-2: -The higher your eye pressure is, the greater the risk of damage to your optic nerve. The optic nerve may sustain damage when your IOP is consistently above 27 mm Hg. You typically require medical treatment to lower pressure levels when this happens.
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