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GLAUCOMA
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Ophthalmic Pearls
A CLUE. Iridodialysis (4) was the clue to look for other findings. Gonioscopy revealed angle recession and patchy trabecular meshwork pigmentation (5).
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coma is more difficult to control medically and surgically than other types
of glaucomas. Because angle-recession
glaucoma can occur even many years
after trauma, patients should receive
adequate counseling, and follow-up
examinations should be performed
regularly.
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Coding in Chicago
Attend Glaucoma Coding, event code 213. It
walks you through successful glaucoma documentation and coding and takes place
Sunday, Oct. 17, from 2 to 3 p.m.
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