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American Academy of Ophthalmology

AAO: 2016

Unlocking the Secrets of POAG

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Louis R. Pasquale, MD, states that primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) is the most common chronic optic neuropathy and a leading cause of blindness around the world. Dr. Pasquale forwards the idea that POAG can be broken down into multiple subtypes, including paracentral open-angle glaucoma, African-derived open-angle glaucoma, and glaucoma related to estrogen deficiency. He explores each with case examples and discusses how current research on POAG can lead to new treatments.

Posted: 10/18/2016

Unlocking the Secrets of POAG

Louis R. Pasquale, MD, states that primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) is the most common chronic optic neuropathy and a leading cause of blindness around the world. Dr. Pasquale forwards the idea that POAG can be broken down into multiple subtypes, including paracentral open-angle glaucoma, African-derived open-angle glaucoma, and glaucoma related to estrogen deficiency. He explores each with case examples and discusses how current research on POAG can lead to new treatments.

Posted: 10/18/2016


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