![]() ![]() ![]() During the course of her examination, a certain outlier identifies her as being at risk for the development of glaucoma. If a diagnosis of glaucoma is not confirmed with baseline testing, periodic follow-up is needed to monitor for conversion.Ī 64-year-old woman comes into the office because she broke her glasses.Appropriate baseline testing for a glaucoma suspect includes IOP, optic nerve exam, OCT, visual fields, and angle assessment.A diagnosis of open-angle glaucoma suspect is established by the presence of a consistently elevated IOP, a suspicious-appearing optic nerve, or an abnormal visual field. ![]()
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