R Greslechner1, D Spiegel2,3. 1. Klinik und Poliklinik für Augenheilkunde, Klinikum, Universität Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, 93053, Regensburg, Deutschland. roman.greslechner@ukr.de. 2. Klinik und Poliklinik für Augenheilkunde, Klinikum, Universität Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauß-Allee 11, 93053, Regensburg, Deutschland. 3. Augenzentrum München Süd, München, Deutschland.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Glaucoma is defined as a progressive neuropathy of the optic nerve, characterized by specific changes of the optic disc, parapapillary region, and retinal nerve fiber layer. OBJECTIVES: Characteristic glaucomatous changes of the optic disc, parapapillary region, and retinal nerve fiber layer are discussed and their ophthalmoscopic examination is described. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A literature search in the PubMed database was conducted. RESULTS: A systematic step-by-step approach to a qualitative and quantitative ophthalmoscopic evaluation of the optic disc regarding glaucomatous damage is presented. CONCLUSION: A systematic, clinical, qualitative, and quantitative assessment of the optic disc can be performed with little effort and forms the basis for diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma.
BACKGROUND:Glaucoma is defined as a progressive neuropathy of the optic nerve, characterized by specific changes of the optic disc, parapapillary region, and retinal nerve fiber layer. OBJECTIVES: Characteristic glaucomatous changes of the optic disc, parapapillary region, and retinal nerve fiber layer are discussed and their ophthalmoscopic examination is described. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A literature search in the PubMed database was conducted. RESULTS: A systematic step-by-step approach to a qualitative and quantitative ophthalmoscopic evaluation of the optic disc regarding glaucomatous damage is presented. CONCLUSION: A systematic, clinical, qualitative, and quantitative assessment of the optic disc can be performed with little effort and forms the basis for diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma.
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