Frequently Asked QuestionsLatest Questions and Answers How do eye doctors document optic nerve damage? [ 09/11/09 ]
When a patient has glaucoma or is at high risk for developing the disease, physicians may document changes over time in the optic nerve through imaging techniques including stereo optic nerve photographs, scanning laser polarimetry (GDx), confocal scanning laser ophthalmoscopy (Heidelberg Retinal Tomograph or HRT II) and optical coherence tomography (OCT). An eye care professional will determine which method(s) to use. Search for a Question
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