Optometrist how-to

How to Screen for Glaucoma

Early detection prevents blindness.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Early detection prevents blindness. In short: measure; examine; do, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Measure eye pressure.

  2. Examine the optic nerve.

  3. Do OCT imaging.

  4. Test visual fields.

  5. Review family history.

  6. Plan follow-up or treatment.

Safety reminders for optometrists

  • Follow infection control with instruments
  • Teach contact lens hygiene
  • Refer urgent conditions immediately
  • Use dilating drops safely

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