6 Questions
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?
A defining characteristic of glaucoma
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
What has been the only treatment strategy recommended for all types of glaucoma according to the text?
Medication targeting IOP
How has the decade-old epidemiological definition impacted glaucoma management?
Enhanced management with widely adopted nomenclature
What do some experts call for, according to the text, in relation to clinical glaucoma?
A consensus definition
What is the main purpose of the framework proposed in the text for conceptualizing glaucoma?
To offer a framework for conceptualizing glaucoma
Learn about the definitions and characteristics of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) as well as the evolving role of intraocular pressure (IOP) in diagnosing glaucoma. Explore how the understanding of glaucoma has changed over time.
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