Higginbotham E J
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Maryland, Baltimore 21201, USA.
Md Med J. 1997 Sep;46(8):412-4.
Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness within the United States and the leading cause of blindness among African-Americans. Measurement of intraocular pressure only is no longer considered adequate for screening. Recognition of risk factors and examination of the optic nerve are key strategies to identify individuals at risk. Medical and surgical treatment of glaucoma have significantly improved in recent years. Early diagnosis and appropriate therapy will aid in reducing the potential of irreversible blindness.
青光眼是美国失明的主要原因，也是非裔美国人失明的首要原因。仅测量眼压已不再被认为足以用于筛查。识别风险因素和检查视神经是识别高危个体的关键策略。近年来，青光眼的药物和手术治疗有了显著改善。早期诊断和适当治疗将有助于降低不可逆失明的可能性。
