Glaucoma

 

Overview

The rotations through the Glaucoma Service at UPMC Eye Center provide residents with the opportunity to learn by providing care to a diverse patient population with a large range of glaucoma and anterior segment problems.

Types of conditions seen and treated include:

  • Ocular Hypertension and glaucoma suspect patients
  • Primary Open Angle glaucomas
  • Traumatic glaucoma
  • Secondary open angle glaucomas
  • Low tension glaucoma
  • Primary angle closure glaucoma
  • Secondary angle closure glaucomas
  • Inflammatory and lens related glaucomas
  • Cataracts and other anterior segment conditions in glaucoma patients
  • Follow up care from the Emergency Department for glaucoma related conditions
  • Evaluation and acute care of patients with elevated eye pressure or hypotony