Glaucoma NHMRC Guidlines for the Screening, Prognosis, Diagnosis, Management and Prevention of Glaucoma 2010 (2010) by NHMRC PDF

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Purpose This guideline presents the current best evidence for screening, prognosis, diagnosis, management and prevention of glaucoma. Its purpose is to inform practice for Australian health care providers, particularly utilising a multi-disciplinary team approach. Target users This guideline is primarily targeted to Australian primary health care providers undertaking any task related to screening, prognosis, diagnosis, management and prevention of glaucoma, in any setting. Information is also provided for secondary health care providers. Guideline development period The systematic review underpinning these guidelines was completed in September 2008. The guideline was developed between August 2008 and June 2009. Public consultation occurred during October and November 2009. Date of review Given the rapid advances in knowledge regarding aspects of screening, prognosis, diagnosis, management and prevention of glaucoma, it is recommended that the literature is revisited in 2011. Guideline development team Centre for Allied Health Evidence, University of South Australia (Technical Team) Professor Karen Grimmer-Somers Ms Judith Lowe Ms Anthea Worley Ms Janine Dizon Ms Lucylynn Lizarondo

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