risk factors identified in parafoveal scotomas in glaucoma

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Risk Factors In Initial Parafoveal Scotomas in Glaucoma

Posted By Dr. Ari Weitzner On September 28, 2011 @ 5:26 am In Glaucoma | Comments Disabled

Ophthalmology: Glaucoma usually presents with nasal steps, but sometimes presents with parafoveal scotomas threatening fixation. The authors show that initial parafoveal scotomas were more common in the following patients: those with disc hemorrhage, higher IOP, and systemic risk factors (hypotension, Raynaud’s, migraine, sleep apnea).

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