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Preparing for Your Glaucoma Consultation
Preparing for your consultation
- Please complete and bring the patient registration and medical history forms that are mailed to you prior to your appointment.
- Bring your glasses, contacts, and all glaucoma medications used currently.
- Bring any old records of previous glaucoma care and names of any medications used in the past.
- Your eyes will be dilated during the examination; therefore, you should bring sunglasses or someone to drive you home after the examination.
Your consultation
Your glaucoma consultation will include a comprehensive eye examination and special testing to determine the best treatment plan for your individual needs. The tests will include
all or some of the following:
- Vision test
- Slit lamp biomicroscopic examination
- Applanation tonometry
- Pachymetry
- Gonioscopy
- Optic nerve assessment--ophthalmoscopy, color photography, nerve fiber layer analysis
- Visual fields
Dr. Shingleton will give you a complete review of your glaucoma condition and treatment recommendations at the completion of your consultation. Please click here if you would like
to schedule a glaucoma consultation with Dr. Shingleton.
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