Ocular Hypertension Treatment Study (OHTS) Calculator
Identifies patients that may benefit from therapy to lower intraocular pressure (IOP).
Advice
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Patients with a score between 0-6 can be observed every 6 months.
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Patients with a score between 7-12 should be counseled about the risks and benefits of starting treatment versus close observation.
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Patients with a score >12 should strongly consider initiating treatment.
Management
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Initiation of IOP lowering therapy.
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Close monitoring with visual field and optic nerve head imaging every 3-12 months, depending on specific patient parameters.