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Glaucoma screening: current perspectives and future directions
Anna C Momont1, Richard P Mills
1Glaucoma Consultants Northwest, Arnold Medical Pavillion, Seattle, WA 98104, United States. annamomont@gmail.com
Introduction:
Glaucoma is an optic neuropathy with characteristic progressive optic nerve degeneration. Early detection and treatment may prevent blindness; however, the value of glaucoma screening has been debated.
Methods:
Articles pertaining to glaucoma screening were reviewed.
Results:
In reviewing the glaucoma literature, there is a lack of a sensitive and specific screening test and concerns over cost-effectiveness. Methods of screening include population-based screening and opportunistic case finding, which both have advantages and disadvantages.
Conclusions:
Additional research is needed to better understand glaucoma progression as well as to identify improved screening tests. Consideration must be given not only to the feasibility of performing a glaucoma screening, but also to the follow-up and long-term care for glaucoma patients.
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