FAQs on Glaucoma Screening
In association with an ophthalmologist, we answer some of the most Frequently Asked Glaucoma Screening Questions.
DISCLAIMER: Always follow the advice of your medical professional.
Who is at risk of glaucoma?
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are over age 40 -
have family members with glaucoma -
are of African, Hispanic, or Asian heritage -
have high eye pressure -
are farsighted or nearsighted -
have had an eye injury -
use long-term steroid medications -
have corneas that are thin in the center -
have thinning of the optic nerve -
have diabetes, migraines, high blood pressure, poor blood circulation or other health problems affecting the whole body

What should I do if I am at risk?
How is glaucoma diagnosed?
What does the complete eye exam entail?
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measure your eye pressure -
inspect your eye's drainage angle -
examine your optic nerve for damage -
test your peripheral (side) vision (perform a visual field test) -
take a picture or computer measurement of your optic nerve which is important for follow-up purposes -
measure the thickness of your cornea -
measure the thickness of your optic nerve fibres (OCT test) to ascertain if the optic nerve fibres are getting thinner or damaged due to high pressure in your eyes
How is glaucoma treated?
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with drops -
with laser -
with surgery

How often should the complete eye exam be performed for glaucoma?
Is it covered by medical aid?
How can I learn more about glaucoma?
Want to know more about Glaucoma?
What is glaucoma?