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What is the main conclusion of the text?
What is the main conclusion of the text?
- Lowering IOP does not always stop progression of POAG
- POAG can be treated with a multicenter clinical trial
- There is evidence that lowering IOP reduces the risk of progression of POAG (correct)
- Searching for other reversible risk factors for POAG is not necessary
What type of trial is currently being conducted to address the lack of controlled trials for POAG?
What type of trial is currently being conducted to address the lack of controlled trials for POAG?
- Randomized controlled trial
- Observational trial
- Multicenter clinical trial (correct)
- Prospective randomized trial
What is the most important factor to consider when managing POAG?
What is the most important factor to consider when managing POAG?
- Lowering IOP
- Finding other reversible risk factors (correct)
- Conducting a multicenter clinical trial
- Monitoring progression of POAG
Study Notes
- There is evidence that lowering IOP reduces the risk of progression of POAG (Advanced Glaucoma Intervention Study – AGIS, Early Manifest Glaucoma Trial – EMGT).
- To date, there is no controlled trials for POAG, with randomization to treatment or observation.
- A multicenter clinical trial based in the UK is under-way which will hopefully address this.
- For some POAG patients, lowering of IOP does not stop their progression.
- Searching for other reversible risk factors for POAG is essential.
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Test your knowledge about Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG) and its treatment. Explore the challenges in managing POAG and the ongoing research in this field.
