The American Academy of Ophthalmology developed guidelines for recommended followup of patients with primary acute angle glaucoma.
Target IOP Achieved? |
Progression of Damage? |
Duration of Control in Months? |
Followup Interval |
Y |
N |
<= 6 |
1 – 6 months |
Y |
N |
> 6 |
3 –12 months |
Y |
Y |
N/A |
1 week to 3 months |
N |
N |
N/A |
1 day to 3 months |
N |
Y |
N/A |
1 day to 1 month |
where:
• IOP = intraocular pressure
• N/A = not applicable
Target IOP Achieved? |
Progression of Damage? |
Duration of Control in Months? |
Optic Nerve Evaluation |
Y |
N |
<= 6 |
6 - 12 months |
Y |
N |
> 6 |
6 - 18 months |
Y |
Y |
N/A |
3 - 12 months |
N |
N |
N/A |
3 - 12 months |
N |
Y |
N/A |
3 - 12 months |
Target IOP Achieved? |
Progression of Damage? |
Duration of Control in Months? |
Visual Field Evaluation |
Y |
N |
<= 6 |
6 - 12 months |
Y |
N |
> 6 |
6 - 24 months |
Y |
Y |
N/A |
2 - 6 months |
N |
N |
N/A |
2 - 6 months |
N |
Y |
N/A |
1 - 6 month |
Specialty: Ophthalmology