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Eye Conditions

Eye Conditions. Linsey Niles. Glaucoma. Damage of the optic nerve Visual information from the eye to the brain Usually due to Intraocular pressure (increased pressure in eye) 2 nd most common cause of blindness in US “Slowly steals sight” 4 Major types Open-angle (chronic)

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Eye Conditions

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  1. Eye Conditions Linsey Niles

  2. Glaucoma • Damage of the optic nerve • Visual information from the eye to the brain • Usually due to Intraocular pressure (increased pressure in eye) • 2nd most common cause of blindness in US • “Slowly steals sight” • 4 Major types • Open-angle (chronic) • Angle-closure (acute) • Congenital • Secondary

  3. Signs, Symptoms, & Treatment • Open-angle (chronic) glaucoma • Angle-closure (acute) glaucoma • Congenital glaucoma • Secondary glaucoma

  4. Retinal Detachment • Retina- clear tissue in back of eye • Light sensitive, helps to see images lens and cornea focus • Retina separates from supporting tissue layers • Bleeding may cause clouding of the eye • Medical emergency

  5. Detached Retina (Cont) • Symptoms • Blurred vision • Floaters in the eye • Bright flashes of light • Signs- Test check retina and pupil response and ability to see colors properly • Treatment • Surgery • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6e_LMa4pH8&feature=related

  6. References • http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0003456/ • http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0002587/

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