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Abordagem Terapêutica ao Glaucoma no Cão
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O Glaucoma designa um conjunto de doenças associadas ao aumento da pressão intraocular (PIO). O
aumento prolongado da PIO é muito grave para o animal com possibilidade de provocar perda visual
irreversível, além de provocar dor intensa. O estudo das diferentes abordagens terapêuticas a esta
doença tem grande importância, pois o glaucoma requer uma atuação individualizada e, geralmente
uma combinação destas várias terapêuticas diferentes a fim de obter um resultado satisfatório em
termos de redução da PIO. O objetivo deste trabalho consistiu em analisar os estudos mais recentes
efetuados sobre os diferentes tratamentos do glaucoma em cães, sejam eles médicos ou cirúrgicos, a
fim de melhorar a qualidade de vida dos animais que sofrem desta doença. A principal conclusão deste
trabalho foi que a gestão do glaucoma revela que a utilização de um único tratamento, quer seja
baseado em medicamentos ou em cirurgia, não permite um controlo a longo prazo da pressão
intraocular. A combinação de diferentes opções terapêuticas parece ser a forma mais eficaz de garantir
um controlo adequado da PIO a médio ou longo prazo. Para tal, é necessário ter em conta vários
fatores determinantes como a raça do animal, o tipo de glaucoma, o estado da visão no momento do
diagnóstico e o envolvimento dos tutores. A individualização do tratamento em função destes critérios,
permite que o tratamento seja adaptado para melhorar o resultado e, geralmente uma combinação
destas várias terapêuticas diferentes a fim de obter um resultado satisfatório em termos de redução
da PIO e melhoria da qualidade de vida do animal.
Glaucoma designates a group of diseases associated with an increase in intraocular pressure (PIO). A prolonged increase in PIO is very harmful to the animal as it can lead to potentially irreversible blindness and cause intense pain. Therefore, studying the different therapeutic approaches to this disease is of great importance. In fact, glaucoma requires an individualised approach, and generally the combination of several different therapies in order to achieve a satisfactory result in terms of reducing PIO. The objective of this work was to analyze the most recent studies conducted on the various treatment options for glaucoma (both medical and surgical) in dogs, in order to identify the different treatment options currently available to improve the quality of life of animals suffering from this disease. The main conclusion of this work was that the management of glaucoma reveals that the use of a single treatment, whether based on medication or surgery, does not allow for long-term control of PIO. The combination of different treatments seems to be the most effective way to ensure good and/or long-term control of PIO. To achieve this, several determining factors need to be considered, such as the breed of the patient, the type of glaucoma, the state of vision at diagnosis, and the involvement of the owners. Individualising the treatment based on these criteria ensures that the treatment is tailored to achieve the best results and prognosis, both in terms of vision and quality of life.
Glaucoma designates a group of diseases associated with an increase in intraocular pressure (PIO). A prolonged increase in PIO is very harmful to the animal as it can lead to potentially irreversible blindness and cause intense pain. Therefore, studying the different therapeutic approaches to this disease is of great importance. In fact, glaucoma requires an individualised approach, and generally the combination of several different therapies in order to achieve a satisfactory result in terms of reducing PIO. The objective of this work was to analyze the most recent studies conducted on the various treatment options for glaucoma (both medical and surgical) in dogs, in order to identify the different treatment options currently available to improve the quality of life of animals suffering from this disease. The main conclusion of this work was that the management of glaucoma reveals that the use of a single treatment, whether based on medication or surgery, does not allow for long-term control of PIO. The combination of different treatments seems to be the most effective way to ensure good and/or long-term control of PIO. To achieve this, several determining factors need to be considered, such as the breed of the patient, the type of glaucoma, the state of vision at diagnosis, and the involvement of the owners. Individualising the treatment based on these criteria ensures that the treatment is tailored to achieve the best results and prognosis, both in terms of vision and quality of life.
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Cão Glaucoma Tratamento individualizado Pressão intra ocular Terapêutica de glaucoma Dog Individualised treatment Intraocular pressure Glaucoma therapy