Glaucoma Diagnosis and Treatment: The Role of the Ophthalmic Nurse

Insight. 2016;41(1):13-17.

Abstract

Glaucoma is one of the single largest causes of irreversible blindness. Glaucomatous vision loss is preventable with the appropriate diagnostic testing and treatment. Ophthalmic nurses play and important role in ensuring the success of glaucoma diagnosis and treatment.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Diagnostic Techniques, Ophthalmological / nursing
  • Glaucoma, Open-Angle / diagnosis*
  • Glaucoma, Open-Angle / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Intraocular Pressure
  • Nurse Practitioners / statistics & numerical data*
  • Nurse Specialists*
  • Nurse's Role*
  • Ophthalmology*
  • Workforce