Today's post is a combination of case study and survey. Here are a few questions to consider as you read this case study: 1. Would you treat the following patient for POAG? 2. If so, what would be your target IOP? 3. If so, what medication would be your first line therapy? Don't forget to take the survey at the bottom of the page! We will follow up with the results in a few weeks! Brief Background A 65-year-old African American male was recently referred to our office for possible POAG. Past Medical History: Hypertension Medications: Lisinopril Family Medical History: The patient's father was diagnosed with glaucoma, but it was treated with drops; no surgery. BCVA OD 20/20 OS 20/20 Mild hyperopic correction (+2) Pupils, EOM, Confrontation VF - Normal IOP OD 18 OS 19 Pach's OD 562 OS 561 SLE: Normal with 1-2+ NS Gonio: Open to TM OU with mild pigment DFE OCT Visual Fields
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