Juvenile glaucoma, or primary juvenile open-angle glaucoma (JOAG), is a rare yet significant form of glaucoma seen in individuals younger than 40. The condition is distinguished by increased intraocular pressure, optic nerve damage, and loss of vision in the field of view. Inadequate treatment can result in permanent vision loss. JOAG arises from the abnormal development of trabecular meshwork. Besides clinical evaluation, the diagnosis of JOAG may involve measuring intraocular pressure with tonometry, examining the drainage angle with gonioscopy, checking for optic nerve damage with ophthalmoscopy, assessing peripheral vision with a visual field test, and obtaining detailed images of the optic nerve and retinal layers with optical coherence tomography. As in other forms of glaucoma, this condition is typically managed with topical medical drops, laser treatments, or surgery. Treatment aims to reduce intraocular pressure to halt or slow the progression of functional and anatomical disease-related defects.This activity for healthcare professionals is designed to enhance learners’ competence when evaluating and managing JOAG. Participants gain a better understanding of the condition’s overall features, anatomical factors, natural development, and progression patterns. The etiology, pathophysiology, and best practices for diagnosing and managing JOAG will also be emphasized. Greater proficiency equips learners to collaborate within an interprofessional team caring for patients with this condition.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/23834
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: IPCE Credits: 1.0 hours
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, All Practice Areas (e.g. ethics), General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Pediatric Emergency Medicine