Topic galucoma Important mcqs 1. What is the main risk factor for glaucoma? Increased intraocular pressure (IOP) 2. Which type of glaucoma is most common? Primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) 3. What is the hallmark visual field defect in glaucoma? Peripheral vision loss Only central vision present - Tonnel vision to light 4. Which nerve is damaged in glaucoma? Optic nerve 5. What is the appearance of the optic disc in glaucoma? Cupping of optic disc 6. Which type of glaucoma is an ophthalmic emergency? Acute angle-closure glaucoma 7. Which medication class is contraindicated in angle-closure glaucoma? Anticholinergics 8. What is the gold standard for measuring intraocular pressure? Goldmann applanation tonometry Schiotz tonometry 9. Which drug class is first-line in glaucoma treatment? Prostaglandin analogs 11. What is the surgical treatment for refractory glaucoma(POAG)? Trabeculectomy 12. Which visual field test is used in glaucoma diagnosis? Humphrey visual field test 13. What is the normal range of intraocular pressure? 10–21 mmHg 14. What is the triad of acute angle-closure glaucoma? Red eye, mid-dilated pupil, severe pain