Journal of IMAB - Annual Proceeding (Scientific Papers)
Publisher: Peytchinski Publishing
ISSN:
1312-773X (Online)
Issue:
2017, vol. 23, issue 4
Subject Area:
Medicine
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DOI:
10.5272/jimab.2017234.1800
Published online: 08 December 2017
Original article

J of IMAB 2017 Oct-Dec;23(4):1800-1803
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS IN THE DIAGNOSTICS AND THERAPY OF GLAUCOMA IN CHILDREN AND ADULTS
Tsvetomir Dimitrov1


, Tsvetelina Mihaylova1
, Desislava Todorova2
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1) Clinical Department of Ophthalmology, First General Hospital for Active Treatment Sofia AD, Sofia City, Bulgaria
2) Department of Medical Pedagogy, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University, Sofia City, Bulgaria
3) Department of Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University, Sofia City, Bulgaria.
ABSTRACT:
Glaucoma is characterized by increased intraocular pressure (IOP), which results in impairment of the optic nerve and vision both in children and adults. The aim of the study is an analysis of the distinguishing characteristics of diagnostics and therapy of glaucoma in children and adults. A documentary method of investigation of scientific sources - based on clinical practice - is applied. The methodology of study comprises investigation of the diagnostics of glaucoma and of the methods for its treatment. It was found that the specification of diagnosis of glaucoma is possible after confirmation of the results from the application of different methods and examinations, which were described. The methods of the present day for medicinal and surgical treatment were systematized. The monitoring of the condition of eyes and vision for early detection of abnormalities is an important part of the cares for the general health in every human age.
Keywords: glaucoma, diagnostics, therapy, distinguishing characteristics,
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Dimitrov T, Mihaylova T, Todorova D. Distinguishing characteristics in the diagnostics and therapy of glaucoma in children and adults. J of IMAB. 2017 Oct-Dec;23(4):1800-1803. DOI: 10.5272/jimab.2017234.1800
Correspondence to: Tsvetomir Dimitrov, Clinical Department of Ophthalmology, First General Hospital for Active Treatment Sofia AD; 37, Patriarch Evtimiy Blvd., Sofia 1000, Bulgaria; E-mail: tsdimitrov.or@gmail.com
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Received: 09 September 2017
Published online: 08 December 2017
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