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How do optometrists figure out the percentage of vision loss for people with glaucoma?

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See ophthalmologist: This is not an important issue for optometrists who fit contacts and glasses mostly. You should see a glaucoma specialist ophthalmologist who can make these determinations using field of vision testing, acuity issues and pressure measurements.

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Answered 11/15/2012

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