Project Description
What is Glaucoma Evaluation?
Glaucoma is defined as damage to the optic nerve, usually in the presence of elevated intraocular pressure. The true risk of glaucoma to any one individual may be as high as 5-10% during a lifetime. Oftentimes, diagnosing a particular person with glaucoma is a complex determination, as it is not simply having an elevated intraocular pressure.
Regular glaucoma check-ups include two routine eye tests: Tonometry and Ophthalmoscopy.
Tonometry
Tonometry measures the pressure within your eye. During tonometry, eye drops are used to numb the eye. Then a doctor or technician uses a device called a tonometer to measure the inner pressure of the eye. A small amount of pressure is applied to the eye by a tiny device or by a warm puff of air. The range for normal pressure is 12-22 mm Hg (“mm Hg” refers to millimeters of mercury, a scale used to record eye pressure). Most glaucoma cases are diagnosed with pressure exceeding 20mm Hg. However, some people can have glaucoma at pressures between 12 -22mm Hg. Eye pressure is unique to each person.Ophthalmoscopy
This diagnostic procedure helps the doctor examine your optic nerve for glaucoma damage. Eye drops are used to dilate the pupil so that the doctor can see through your eye to examine the shape and color of the optic nerve.
The doctor will then use a small device with a light on the end to light and magnify the optic nerve. If your intraocular pressure (IOP) is not within the normal range or if the optic nerve looks unusual, your doctor may ask you to have one or two more glaucoma exams: perimetry and gonioscopy.
MEET OUR DOCTORS
A group of experts who have distinguished themselves as innovative leaders in their chosen disciplines. As part of an academic medical center, our doctors have access to advanced diagnostics, treatments, and research that may not yet be widely available elsewhere.
Completed her Bachelor from Kent State University in Spanish Literature & her Doctor of Optometry from The Ohio State University College of Optometry.
Practiced in southern Florida before he moved to central Ohio. He regularly manages a wide range of ocular conditions including glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, red eyes, & more
OUR PATIENTS SAY
We want to make sure you enjoy healthy, happy eyes for as long as possible.
I started having an issue with my eye and was getting a little nervous about it, so I walked in to this Visionworks location hoping I would be able to get it checked out….and I was! They fit me in and I felt I received a really thorough exam. The two staff members who helped me were so friendly and caring so I would like to thank Antoinette and Lynn. And a very special thank you to the care I received from Dr Benoit. She was amazing!
I had a great experience and the staff were great. I felt welcomed soon a I walked through the doors. The customer service was great and went above and beyond to make sure my needs were met. Glasses, contacts etc..
I’ve been going here for ten yrs! I wont go anywhere else. My favorite people when comes to my eye care!
