Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases which result in damage to the optic nerve and vision loss. A major risk factor is increased pressure in the eye. The disorders can be roughly divided into two main categories:  open-angle  and  closed-angle  (or  angle closure ) glaucoma.he many different subtypes of glaucoma can all be considered to be a type of optic neuropathy. The nerve damage involves loss of retinal ganglion cells in a characteristic pattern. Raised intraocular pressure (above 21 mmHg or 2.8 kPa) is the most important and only modifiable risk factor for glaucoma.
The actual annual physical examination should include measurement of your temperature, height, weight, pulse rate, and blood pressure. The physician should also measure your waist circumference, listen to your heart and lungs, and examine your body, including a good look at your skin for any signs of skin cancer.
Focused History and Physical Exam (Secondary Survey) A focused history and physical exam should be performed after the initial assessment. It is assumed that the life-threatening problems have been found and corrected. If you have a patient with a life-threatening problem that requires intervention (i.e. CPR) you may not get to this component. The main purpose of the focused history and physical is to discover and care for a patient's specific injuries or medical problems. Focused History and Physical Exam The focused history and physical exam includes a physical examination that focuses on a specific injury or medical complaint, or it may be a rapid examination of the entire body.