Case #26 Glaucomatous Cupping

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Question #1

Would a family history be pertinent in evaluating this patient?

Question #2

What features about the visual field make one feel that this is not a neurologic process?

Question #3

Are these visual fields and optic nerve changes consistant with an intraocular pressure of 18 mmHg?

Question #4

Assuming that these changes in the optic nerve and visual field are progressive, what therapy could be instituted?

Question #5

In early glaucoma is the cup more likely to enlarge vertically or horizontally?