POAG
Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
Plain-language definition
The most common glaucoma where fluid doesn't drain efficiently despite an open drainage angle, causing gradual optic nerve damage.
Where this term comes up
“Primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) is the most common type of glaucoma, affecting millions of people worldwide.”
Condition · Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG)
“Primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG)”
Treatment · Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT)
“Similar to POAG treatment”
Condition · Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma
- Category
- Condition, finding, or disease process
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Pathology terms describe diseases, tissue changes, exam findings, or complications that can affect vision or eye comfort.
Related glossary terms
- cornea
Clear Front Window
- gonioscopy
Drainage Angle Exam
- IOP
Intraocular Pressure
- neovascularization
Abnormal New Vessel Growth
- aqueous
Eye Fluid (Front Chamber)
- carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
Pressure-Lowering Drug Class
A note on medical context
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