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What is the typical definition of postoperative ocular hypertension?
What is the typical definition of postoperative ocular hypertension?
- Elevation of the intraocular pressure >30 mmHg in the early post-operative period
- Elevation of the intraocular pressure >15 mmHg in the pre-operative period
- Elevation of the intraocular pressure >20 mmHg in the late post-operative period
- Elevation of the intraocular pressure >25 mmHg in the early post-operative period (correct)
What is the reported range of incidence of postoperative ocular hypertension in the literature?
What is the reported range of incidence of postoperative ocular hypertension in the literature?
- 10.0% to 20.0%
- 22.9% to 48.9% (correct)
- 20.0% to 40.0%
- 30.0% to 50.0%
What is the time frame in which postoperative ocular hypertension typically resolves?
What is the time frame in which postoperative ocular hypertension typically resolves?
- Within 12 hours
- Within 24 hours (correct)
- Within 48 hours
- Within 72 hours
Which breed has been identified as having a direct link between postoperative ocular hypertension and subsequent development of secondary glaucoma?
Which breed has been identified as having a direct link between postoperative ocular hypertension and subsequent development of secondary glaucoma?
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What is one of the theories as to why postoperative ocular hypertension occurs in some patients and not others?
What is one of the theories as to why postoperative ocular hypertension occurs in some patients and not others?
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What is the range of time to IOP peak reported in the literature?
What is the range of time to IOP peak reported in the literature?
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