What You
Should Know About Glaucoma Treatment
Glaucoma is often associated with a buildup of pressure inside the eye. It tends to be inherited, and you should check if others in your family have been diagnosed with this disorder. Over time, glaucoma will cause permanent vision loss, and without treatment, glaucoma can cause total permanent blindness within a few years.


Are You at High Risk for Glaucoma?
Maybe You Need a Glaucoma Test?
What is a Glaucoma test? Glaucoma testing involves measuring internal eye pressure and a detailed retina scan for signs of disease.
How Does Glaucoma Testing Work?
Two types of Glaucoma tests measure the eye's internal pressure, but one is much more accurate than the other.
One glaucoma test involves
measuring what happens when a puff of air is blown across the eye's surface. (A puff test) Another test uses a special device (in conjunction with eye-numbing drops) to “touch” the eye's surface to measure eye pressure.
While increased eye pressure is a crucial indicator of the disease, it does not necessarily mean you have a glaucoma diagnosis. The only way to detect glaucoma is to have a comprehensive eye health exam that often includes dilation of the pupils.
So “true” glaucoma testing involves examining the retina and optic nerve at the back of the eye for signs of the disease.
Learn More
Glaucoma can cause slight to severe vision loss and is often discovered only after the disease is present—that’s why glaucoma testing is so important
Read more about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for glaucoma.
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