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Feb 2024
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397. Glaucoma

SURGERY 101 TEAM
About this episode

This is the 2nd episode in a 5-part eye series.  This episode is brought to you by Kim Papp, a 4th year medical student at the University of Alberta. Today we will discuss glaucoma and learn the basics of this common ocular disease.

By the end of this podcast the listener will be able to:

  1. Describe the eye anatomy relevant to glaucoma
  2. Understand the pathophysiology, symptoms, and management options for open angle glaucoma
  3. Understand the pathophysiology, symptoms, and management options for acute angle closure glaucoma
  4. List other causes of glaucoma
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