Lincoln, NE
A 58-year-old female asked:
My optometrist says i don't have damage but glaucoma specialist says i do. who is right? eye pressure readings and field test vary between offices
3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. William Dieckanswered
Ophthalmology 40 years experience
Get third opinion: This is a case where i would normally side with the glaucoma specialist, but you will never be convinced you received the correct diagnosis. I would advise you seek a third and final opinion from another ophthalmologist.
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Dr. Charles Titoneanswered
Ophthalmology 39 years experience
Glaucoma specialist: While most optomitrists can diagnose and in some states treat glaucoma a glaucoma specialist can often find signs an symtoms that are overlooked.
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Dr. Diane Minichanswered
Family Medicine 39 years experience
Glaucoma specialist: But you can get another opinion from another glaucoma specialist to be sure.
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Last updated Sep 2, 2015
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