Glaucoma Provider Checklist
Glaucoma care is a complex matter. Choose a practice that focuses on safety, diagnostic technology, and if surgery is needed, thorough pre-operative and post-operative follow-up care. Obviously, the experience of the surgeon and staff is extremely important as well. You may wish to use this checklist to help make the decision that is best for you.?
Does the practice have the latest visual field technology such as the Humphrey visual field test with SITA, and SITA SWAP?
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Yes
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No
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Do doctors offer the latest, high-tech optic nerve imaging including the Zeiss OCT , Zeiss GDX and digital photographs? |
Yes
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No
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Do Surgeons offer the latest glaucoma surgical treatment, including the Ex-PRESS™ Mini Glaucoma Shunt, filter surgery with Mitomycin , 5 FU, Ahmed valve implantation , Baerveldt valve implantation , SLT laser? |
Yes
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No
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Does the practice have on-site lasers for glaucoma treatment including SLT, and ALT? |
Yes
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No
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Has the practice been involved with research in glaucoma treatment? |
Yes
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No
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Is a board certified, fellowship trained glaucoma specialist readily available for consultation? |
Yes
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No
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Is there an office located close to you for ongoing care and follow-up?
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Yes
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No
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Does the practice provide printed and multimedia information to help inform you about your condition? |
Yes
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No
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