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This is an NHS service we provide at some of our practices as "Enhanced Service Optometrists". If you are suspected of suffering from glaucoma, we are contracted by the NHS to carry out a series of extra tests to ascertain whether or not you need to be referred to hospital. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: Glaucoma Referral Refinement


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Glaucoma Referral Refinement
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  • Glaucoma is a condition in which the fluid
    pressure that is present within our eyes, rises
    to a greater extent.
  • One may see halos and glares around the lights,
    or may face a sudden vision loss, or experience a
    severe headache and pain in eyes while suffering
    from glaucoma.
  • Causes of Glaucoma
  • In case of primary Glaucoma, the causes are very
    much unknown.
  • In the case of secondary Glaucoma, the known
    causes are a
  • tumor,poorly controlled diabetes, an advanced
    cataract, high blood
  • pressure, serious eye injurious, eye
    inflammations or other diseases
  • that can lead to Glaucoma in some patients.

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  • If you are suspected of suffering from glaucoma,
    we are contracted by the NHS to carry out
    glaucoma test tests to ascertain whether or not
    you need to be referred to hospital.
  • Funded by the NHS, you may be referred to us for
    this service from
  • other opticians.
  • Common symptoms of glaucoma
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Severe pain in the eyes
  • Sudden and awkward vision disturbances
  • Redness of the eyes
  • Frequent and sudden blurred visions

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