Glaucoma Eye Exam

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of irreversible vision loss—and it can progress for years without any noticeable symptoms. By the time you notice changes in your vision, significant damage may have already occurred. That’s why it’s often called “the silent thief of sight.”

At Prosper Eyecare, we go far beyond a basic pressure check. Our glaucoma evaluation uses advanced diagnostic technology to detect the earliest signs of optic nerve damage—often before any vision loss begins.

Who Should Be Screened?

Routine glaucoma screening is recommended for all adults, with more frequent testing if you have any of the following risk factors:

• Age 40 or older (risk increases after 60)

• Family history of glaucoma

• African, Hispanic, or Asian descent

• High myopia or hyperopia

• History of eye injury, surgery, or long-term steroid use

• Diabetes, high blood pressure, or cardiovascular disease

Even without known risk factors, a baseline glaucoma evaluation is an important part of a comprehensive eye exam—especially as you approach age 40.

What’s Included in Our Glaucoma Evaluation?

Our glaucoma exam combines multiple tests to give a complete picture of your eye health:

• Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) – High-resolution imaging of the optic nerve and retinal nerve fiber layer to detect structural damage at the earliest stage.
  
  

• Digital Fundus Photography – Detailed photographs of your optic nerve and retina, creating a permanent record to track changes over time.
  
  

• Tonometry – Accurate measurement of intraocular pressure, one of the most important modifiable risk factors for glaucoma.
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• Visual Field Testing – Automated mapping of your peripheral and central vision to identify any areas of reduced sensitivity.

By combining these tests, we can identify subtle changes that a single measurement would miss—and track your results over time to catch the earliest signs of progression.

Why Early Detection Matters

Vision lost to glaucoma cannot be restored. However, when caught early, glaucoma can almost always be managed effectively—often with prescription eye drops alone—to slow or stop further damage. The key is finding it before symptoms appear, and the only way to do that is through regular testing with the right diagnostic tools.

Don’t wait for symptoms. Schedule your glaucoma evaluation at Prosper Eyecare today by calling (972) 752-8153 or booking online.