EVALUATION AND DIAGNOSIS OF GLAUCOMA IN PRIMARY HEALTH CARE, LITERATURE REVIEW
Abstract
Background: Glaucoma is the most common cause of permanent blindness in the globe. Many patients have glaucoma early in the disease and have no symptoms. Primary care physicians should know which patients to refer to an eye care expert in order to check for signs of glaucoma and determine whether systemic diseases or medications can increase a patient's risk of developing glaucoma.
Methods: The Medline, Pubmed, Embase, NCBI, and Cochrane databases were searched for studies of patients with Glucome evaluated and diagnosed in a primary health care.
Conclusion: If glaucoma is not treated, it can cause irreversible visual loss and is not a benign condition. The likelihood of harming the optic nerve increases with increased pressure and length of excessive IOP. Prompt diagnosis is essential for minimizing the effects of glaucoma, and prompt treatment is key for halting and reducing the progression of visual loss. Good treatment can frequently result in favorable outcomes, maintaining visual field integrity and slowing the progression of the disease, particularly when it comes to maintaining low IOP levels.