Glaucoma: a brief update for 2017
Glaucoma is a complex condition of the eye and the second leading cause of blindness around the globe. It is an ophthalmic neurodegenerative condition and is characterised by a raised intra-ocular pressure (IOP). The latter also constitutes the only modifiable risk factor in glaucoma management. Whe...
Main Authors: | Natalie Schellack, Gustav Schellack, Selente Bezuidenhout, Lucille Malan, Hanneke de Klerk |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2017-12-01
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Series: | South African Family Practice |
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Online Access: | https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/4661 |
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