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Ophthalmology / Eye Care

Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG)

ICD-10 Code
H40.11

Clinical Criteria for Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG).

Clinical Presentation & Protocol

Patient Usually Complains Of

Patient presents for follow-up of POAG. Reports [stable/worsening] vision. Denies ocular pain, halos, or acute vision loss. Currently adherent to [medication name] QD/BID. No reported systemic side effects. Last IOP [value] mmHg.

Clinical Examination Findings

BCVA: [OD/OS]. IOP (Goldmann): [OD/OS] mmHg. Slit lamp: Cornea clear, AC deep and quiet, angles open (Shaffer grade [grade] 360 degrees). Fundus: C/D ratio [OD/OS], [thinning/notching] of neuroretinal rim, no disc hemorrhage. OCT-RNFL: [Average thickness] microns, [superior/inferior] thinning noted.

Treatment Protocol

Plan: Continue current IOP-lowering therapy. Target IOP: [value] mmHg. Discussed importance of strict adherence to topical regimen. Consider [SLT/iStent/Trabeculectomy] if target IOP is not achieved. Follow-up in [timeframe] with repeat VF and OCT.

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