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Primary open-angle glaucoma — UKMLA Revision Notes

Primary open-angle glaucoma is an important clinical condition in Ophthalmology that is tested in the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test (AKT). Medical students and doctors preparing for the UKMLA or PLAB 1 must understand the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, investigations, and evidence-based management of Primary open-angle glaucoma as outlined in current NICE guidelines.

Key Facts

  • Primary open-angle glaucoma is a key condition on the GMC UKMLA Content Map
  • Commonly tested in the Ophthalmology section of the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test
  • Understand the pathophysiology, clinical features, investigations, and management
  • NICE guidelines provide the evidence base for management decisions
  • Consider differential diagnoses and red flag symptoms in clinical scenarios

Investigations

  • Visual acuity (Snellen chart)
  • Slit-lamp examination
  • Fundoscopy
  • IOP (tonometry)
  • Visual field testing
  • OCT

Management

  • Urgent ophthalmology review for sight-threatening conditions
  • Topical/systemic treatment as indicated
  • Patch/shield if trauma
  • Ophthalmology outpatient follow-up
  • Patient education on warning symptoms
  • Low vision rehabilitation if needed

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