Are all Glaucomas same?
No, there are many types of glaucoma. Some of
these are:
Open angle glaucoma, in which, despite of open
drainage angle, the drainage does not occur
Angle closure (closed angle) glaucoma, in which,
the angle itself is closed preventing fluid drainage
Secondary glaucoma, which occurs due to other
eye disease or treatment with drugs like
corticosteroids.
What are the tests I need to undergo?
Tests help in finding out the presence of
glaucoma and also its progression in the
subsequent follow ups. These tests include :
•
Tonometry:
To measure the pressure in the eye
•
Gonioscopy:
To assess the drainage angle
•
Ophthalmoscopy:
To view the optic nerve
•
Pachymetry:
To check the thickness of cornea
•
Perimetry:
To assess the field of vision
In Open Angle Glaucoma,
Ocular Hypertension
All these tests are painless.
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