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ASSESSING
RISKS FOR GLAUCOMA?
- 50% of glaucoma patients
are undiagnosed.
- 50% of conventional eye
exams miss glaucoma.
- Glaucoma can be detected
22 months earlier in 59% of cases and 79% earlier six
months in advance by our Heidelberg Retinal Tomograph.
- 1/3 of all patients with
primary open angle glaucoma have normal intraocular
pressure, so the “eye pressure” test is not
sufficient.
- A direct family member
with glaucoma increases your risk by approximately 10X.
Level of Glaucoma
Risk based on risk factors: If you get a score of 3
or higher in the table below, contact us for a comprehensive
eye examination and a glaucoma evaluation at your earliest
conveniences. People with a high score (at risk of glaucoma)
should faithfully have eye checkups at the intervals
recommended by their Optometrist. Everyone over 40 should
have a comprehensive eye examination every two years,
regardless of risk factors. |
