primary open-angle glaucoma

GPTKB entity

Statements (39)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:disease
eye
type of glaucoma
gptkbp:affects optic nerve
gptkbp:cause vision loss
gptkbp:complication irreversible blindness
gptkbp:diagnosedBy ophthalmoscopy
visual field test
tonometry
gonioscopy
gptkbp:firstDescribed 19th century
gptkbp:hasNoSymptom pain in early stages
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label primary open-angle glaucoma
gptkbp:ICD-10_code H40.1
gptkbp:MeSH_ID D005901
gptkbp:OMIM 137760
gptkbp:onset adulthood
gptkbp:prevalence most common type of glaucoma
gptkbp:prevention regular eye exams
gptkbp:progression slow
gptkbp:riskFactor gptkb:diabetes
hypertension
myopia
increased intraocular pressure
prolonged corticosteroid use
age over 40
thin corneas
family history of glaucoma
African or Hispanic ancestry
gptkbp:subspecies high-tension glaucoma
normal-tension glaucoma
gptkbp:symptom gradual loss of peripheral vision
tunnel vision in advanced stages
gptkbp:treatment surgery
laser therapy
oral medications
topical eye drops
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:SIX6
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8