Adult Glaucoma Suspect (cont.)
IN THIS ARTICLE
- Adult Glaucoma Suspect Overview
- Adult Glaucoma Suspect Causes
- Adult Glaucoma Suspect Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Questions to Ask the Doctor
- Exams and Tests
- Adult Glaucoma Suspect Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Medications
- Surgery
- Next Steps
- Prevention
- Outlook
- Support Groups and Counseling
- For More Information
- Web Links
- Multimedia
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
Next Steps
Follow-up
Because glaucoma causes silent damage, continuous follow-up care is essential to monitor any progressive change over time that may warrant treatment. The frequency of your follow-up visits also depends on the following:
- Age
- Level of IOP elevation
- Optic nerve appearance
- Family history of glaucoma
- Presence of additional risk factors
- Any progression of disease
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