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Year : 2011 | Volume
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Evaluation of a glaucoma patient
Ravi Thomas1, Klaus Loibl2, Rajul Parikh3
1 Queensland Eye Institute, Brisbane, Queensland; and University of Queensland, Queensland, Australia 2 Queensland Eye Institute, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 3 Shreeji Eye Institute and Palak's Glaucoma Care Centre, Mumbai, India
Correspondence Address:
Ravi Thomas Queensland Eye Institute, South Brisbane, Queensland - 4101 Australia
Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None | Check |
DOI: 10.4103/0301-4738.73688
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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. |
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