OCT Scan vs Retinal Imaging: How Optometrists Screen for Glaucoma
Glaucoma screening has changed a lot over the last couple of decades, but the basic challenge has not. Optometrists still need to spot subtle damage early, often before a patient notices anything wrong. That is what makes glaucoma so tricky. The disease can quietly affect the optic nerve for years, while vision still feels normal enough for daily life. By the time someone notices missing side vision, the loss may already be permanent. That is why a modern glaucoma eye ex