Acute Glaucoma: Management in the First 24 Hours

Course Details

This lecture has been RACE approved for 1 CE hour for veterinarians and veterinary technicians.

This lecture will cover the emergency treatment and management of acute glaucoma. Beginning with preforming the complete eye exam including the proper measurement of the intraocular pressure with applanation tonometry and or rebound tonometry to arrive at an accurate diagnosis and prognosis. We will review the physiology and dynamics of aqueous humor production and drainage in the normal eye and the abnormalities in the aqueous humor drainage that result in an increase of intraocular pressure. A discussion of topical antiglaucoma medications, systemic medications, and alternatives for appropriate medical management of acute glaucoma is also included.