How is glaucoma diagnosed?
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A glaucoma diagnosis doesn't rely on a single test, but on the combination of several findings that, taken together, confirm the disease and classify its severity. Tonometry Measures intraocular pressure, one of the main risk factors.
A glaucoma diagnosis doesn't rely on a single test, but on the combination of several findings that, taken together, confirm the disease and classify its severity.
Tonometry
Measures intraocular pressure, one of the main risk factors.
Optic nerve evaluation
Direct exam of the optic disc to look for signs of structural damage.
Optic nerve OCT
Tomography that measures nerve fiber thickness with micron-level precision.
Visual field
Measures function: how much the patient detects in each area of their vision.
Pachymetry
Measures corneal thickness, which can influence intraocular pressure readings.
Gonioscopy
Evaluates the eye's drainage angle to classify the type of glaucoma.
At Vision Clinic we have this complete diagnostic equipment under one roof, allowing us to reach an accurate diagnosis from your very first visit.