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Ophthalmology
Assessment

Primary open-angle glaucoma with moderate visual field defects

Meaning

A chronic, progressive optic neuropathy characterized by an open anterior chamber angle and moderate peripheral vision loss.

Clinical Context

Used to document the presence of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) where the patient exhibits noticeable but not severe visual field impairment.

Example Usage

"Patient presents with primary open-angle glaucoma with moderate visual field defects in both eyes, confirmed by Humphrey visual field testing."

Usage Context

Diagnosis, Disease Progression Monitoring

Related Phrases
Open-angle glaucoma
Visual field defect
Glaucomatous optic neuropathy
Intraocular pressure
Cup-to-disc ratio
Related ICD-10 Code
H40.11

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