Glaucoma: Causes, Treatments and Care

Debra Bennett

Debra Bennett has no relevant financial relationships to disclose. The content and format of this course is presented without commercial bias and does not claim superiority of any commercial product or service.

Course Description

The dispensing optician may not work directly with a glaucoma patient; however, an understanding of this disease will help the ECP to understand the disease and the serious symptoms. Upon completion of this course, the ECP will have a better understanding of the disease, causes, symptoms and available methods of treatment.

Course Objectives

• Recognize the symptoms of glaucoma
• Identify and understand the tests to determine glaucoma
• Describe the various glaucoma methods
• Summarize glaucoma research
• Demonstrate the ability to share facets of patient education with the patient when requested