Postoperative Ocular Hypertension (POH)
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Labrador Retriever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the theories as to why postoperative ocular hypertension occurs in some patients and not others?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the range of time to IOP peak reported in the literature?

    <p>2.0 h to 4.9 h</p> Signup and view all the answers

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