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Abstract #45841 Published in IGR 13-2
Evaluation of a glaucoma patient
Thomas R; Loibl K; Parikh RIndian Journal of Ophthalmology 2011; 59: 43-52
The diagnosis of glaucoma is usually made clinically and requires a comprehensive eye examination, including slit lamp, applanation tonometry, gonioscopy and dilated stereoscopic evaluation of the optic disc and retina. Automated perimetry is obtained if glaucoma is suspected. This establishes the presence of functional damage and provides a baseline for follow-up. Imaging techniques are not essential for the diagnosis but may have a role to play in the follow-up. We recommend a comprehensive eye examination for every clinic patient with the objective of detecting all potentially sight-threatening diseases, including glaucoma.
R. Thomas. Queensland Eye Institute, South Brisbane, QLD 4101, Australia. Email: ravi.thomas@qei.org.au
Classification:
6.1.1 Devices, techniques (Part of: 6 Clinical examination methods > 6.1 Intraocular pressure measurement; factors affecting IOP)
6.6.2 Automated (Part of: 6 Clinical examination methods > 6.6 Visual field examination and other visual function tests)
6.3.1 Anterior segment (Part of: 6 Clinical examination methods > 6.3 Biomicroscopy (slitlamp))
6.5 Ophthalmoscopy (Part of: 6 Clinical examination methods)
