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What was the status of intraocular pressure (IOP) as a defining characteristic of glaucoma in the latter part of the 19th century until the last quarter of the 20th century?
What was the status of intraocular pressure (IOP) as a defining characteristic of glaucoma in the latter part of the 19th century until the last quarter of the 20th century?
- Viewed as a risk factor along with many others
- A defining characteristic of glaucoma (correct)
- Considered irrelevant
- Associated only with glaucomatous optic neuropathy
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology's Preferred Practice Patterns series, how is IOP currently viewed in relation to primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG)?
According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology's Preferred Practice Patterns series, how is IOP currently viewed in relation to primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG)?
- As a risk factor among many others (correct)
- Irrelevant in diagnosing POAG
- Not mentioned in the context of POAG
- As the sole defining feature
What has been the only treatment strategy recommended for all types of glaucoma according to the text?
What has been the only treatment strategy recommended for all types of glaucoma according to the text?
- Lifestyle changes
- Medication targeting IOP (correct)
- Vitamin supplements
- Surgical intervention
How has the decade-old epidemiological definition impacted glaucoma management?
How has the decade-old epidemiological definition impacted glaucoma management?
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What do some experts call for, according to the text, in relation to clinical glaucoma?
What do some experts call for, according to the text, in relation to clinical glaucoma?
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What is the main purpose of the framework proposed in the text for conceptualizing glaucoma?
What is the main purpose of the framework proposed in the text for conceptualizing glaucoma?
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