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Abstract #8819 Published in IGR 5-1
Angle closure: classification, concepts, and the role of ultrasound biomicroscopy in diagnosis and treatment
Tello C; Viet Tran H; Liebmann JM; Ritch RSeminars in Ophthalmology 2002; 17: 69-78
The angle closure glaucomas are a diverse group of disorders characterized by mechanical blockage of the trabecular meshwork by the peripheral iris leading to elevated intraocular pressure and glaucoma. Understanding the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying these disorders is essential for both diagnosis and management. This review covers the anatomy, etiology, classification, and therapy of the various angle closure glaucomas, and the role that ultrasound biomicroscopy has played in helping us understand these diseases.
Dr. C. Tello, Department of Ophthalmology, Glaucoma Service, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, 310 East 14th Street, New York, NY 10003, USA. ctello@nyee.edu
Classification:
6.12 Ultrasonography and ultrasound biomicroscopy (Part of: 6 Clinical examination methods)
9.3 Primary angle closure glaucomas (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas)
