Annual
Eye Exams for all patient 40 or
older; to include:
If there is a
family
history of glaucoma, annual eye
exams for all patients age 30 or older; to
include:
For patients who are
"glaucoma
suspects" (intraocular pressure
elevated and/or suspicious nerve cup/disc
ratio), eye exams every six months to
include:
-
Intraocular Pressure
-
Dilated fundus exam
-
Evaluation of optic nerve, cup/disc
ratio
-
Visual field at least annually
- Specialized testing which maps
your peripheral (side) vision and visual
sensitivity.
-
Retinal Tomography at
least annually -
Evaluation to detect glaucoma and/or
progression of glaucoma damage.
-
Pachymetry -
Ultrasound measurement of corneal
thickness for ocular pressure.
For
patients who have glaucoma: eye
exams every 3-6 months or more frequently
if glaucoma is not adequately controlled:
-
Intraocular pressure
-
Dilated fundus exam
-
Evaluation of optic nerve, cup/disc
ratio
-
Visual field at least annually
-
Retinal Tomography at least annually
