FREE Glaucoma Management Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the main goal of glaucoma treatment?

Accepted Answer

Reduce intraocular pressure

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Improve color vision

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Strengthen eye muscles

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Dilate pupils

Question 2

Which class of medication is commonly used as a first-line therapy in open-angle glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

Prostaglandin analogs

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Antibiotics

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Antihistamines

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Mydriatics

Question 3

Which test is primarily used to monitor optic nerve damage in glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

Visual field test

Answer

Ocular ultrasound

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Tonometry

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Amsler grid test

Question 4

What is the mechanism of action of beta-blockers in glaucoma treatment?

Accepted Answer

Decrease aqueous humor production

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Increase tear production

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Enhance retinal blood flow

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Stimulate pupil dilation

Question 5

Which surgical procedure is commonly performed when medications fail to control IOP?

Accepted Answer

Trabeculectomy

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Cataract extraction

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Laser iridotomy

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Scleral buckling

Question 6

Which symptom is most commonly associated with acute angle-closure glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

Sudden severe eye pain

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Itchy eyes

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Slow peripheral vision loss

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Dryness and grittiness