Specialist treatment
Glaucoma
Risk assessment, monitoring and treatment to protect the optic nerve.
Overview
Glaucoma can damage the optic nerve, often without early symptoms. Assessment considers eye pressure, optic nerve appearance, corneal thickness and visual fields together.
Reasons to seek assessment
- Family history
- Raised eye pressure
- Peripheral field change
- Long-term steroid use
A typical care pathway
- Pressure and angle assessment
- Optic nerve imaging and visual field test
- Drops, laser or surgery discussion
- Risk-based review schedule
Before treatment: Your ophthalmologist will confirm the most suitable next step after a complete eye examination.