Henry, a 63 year old diabetic male with family history of blindness went to the doctor with a complaint of severe pressure in his eyes. He also explained that for several months he has been having problems with his peripheral vision such as blurriness and fading. During the last two weeks his peripheral vision was almost totally lost. After examination of his eyes by the ophthalmologist, it was found that this patient had thin corneal thickness, high inter-ocular pressure and some loss of the visual field.
Questions:
1. What is the disorder of this individual?
2. What is the significance of thin corneal thickness in this patient and his diagnosis?
3. What is pachymetry and why is it being used in eye examinations?
4. Why did this patient experience progressive loss of peripheral vision?
5. List some of the treatment options for this patient and explain the underlying mechanisms for those treatment options.
6. What preventive measures should have been taken by this patient to reduce his risk of the developed disorder?
