THE BELGIAN OPHTHALMIC ASSOCIATIONS
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This abstract is assigned to session BGS: Belgian Glaucoma Society
| Title | You shall examine the optic disc carefully |
| Purpose | Clinical optic disc assessment is a crucial step in the diagnosis and follow-up of glaucoma and ocular hypertensive patients. The vertical cup/disc ratio is the most frequently used method, although not reliable in small or large discs. The importance of disc size, focal rim loss, baring of a vessel, disc haemorrhage, .. will be stressed and illustrated. Even without expensive equipment, every ophthalmogist is capable of diagnosing a suspect optic disc, which requires further examination even with normal pressures. If we all would take a quick but good look at every optic disc, many advanced glaucoma’s would be detected earlier, before quality of live is compromised. |
Author 1
| Last name | DE GROOT |
| Initials | V |
| Department | University Hospital Antwerp |
| City | Edegem |