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Glaucoma how I will know

2017-06-06 13:36:11
How I know that I am suffering from glaucoma checked with doctor she told may be. Glaucoma is there u should check
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Hello A. Best test to ask for screening glaucoma is perimetry test B. You can't self diagnose glaucoma C. Doctor will examine the optic nerve head,record intraocular pressure and may advise for visual field test( perimetry) which is best test to evaluate glaucoma

Answered2017-06-07 05:20:18

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