A diagnosis of glaucoma can be shocking and worrisome for many of our new patients. We've compiled a variety of topics that is important for new glaucoma patients, their family, and their concerned friends. The goal of this information is provide a better understanding of glaucoma by all.

• Glaucoma Background Information -- What is glaucoma?

• Cataract Extraction in Patients with Glaucoma -- How is this done?

• Compliance with Glaucoma Treatment -- How important is it to comply with my Glaucoma treatment?

• Congenital Glaucoma -- Can glaucoma occur in infants?

• Dry Eye -- What is dry eye?

• Exercise and Glaucoma -- Can I still be active if I have glaucoma?

• Glaucoma Facts -- Who should be tested for glaucoma, and how often?

• Glaucoma Terms Defined -- What are some common glaucoma definitions?

• Heredity and Glaucoma -- Is glaucoma genetically passed (from one generation to another)?

• Neovascular Glaucoma -- What is neovascular glaucoma, who's at risk, and how is it treated?

• Testing for Glaucoma:

  • Fundus Photographs

  • The Gonioscopy

  • Nerve Fiber Analysis

  • The Visual Field

 
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