Condition
Glaucoma: Screening & Care
Glaucoma is a leading cause of preventable blindness, often symptomless early.
What to expect
Screening includes eye-pressure measurement, optic-nerve imaging, and visual-field testing. Management is typically eye drops and monitoring.
What the evidence says
Early detection through routine exams is the strongest protection, since vision lost to glaucoma cannot be recovered. Optometrists commonly screen for and co-manage glaucoma.
Educational summary, not medical advice. Evidence evolves — discuss options with a licensed provider.
When to see a physician
Sudden eye pain, halos, nausea, and blurred vision can signal acute angle-closure glaucoma — a medical emergency.