Glaucoma Care

What is glaucoma?

Glaucoma is a group of conditions that can damage the optic nerve, usually over time. Eye pressure (IOP) is an important risk factor—but glaucoma can occur even with “normal” pressure. Because glaucoma damage can’t be reversed, early detection and consistent monitoring matter.

Why monitoring matters

Glaucoma care isn’t based on one number or one visit. We track:

• Eye pressure trends

• Optic nerve structure

• Functional vision changes (how your vision performs over time)
  
  

That combination helps us detect subtle changes early and adjust treatment before more vision is lost.

How we monitor glaucoma at MEC

We use a comprehensive set of tools to monitor both structure and function:

Visual Fields (including Virtual Field testing)

Measures your peripheral (side) vision and helps detect functional changes from glaucoma over time.

Maestro 2 OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography)

High-resolution imaging of the optic nerve and retinal nerve fiber layer. OCT can detect early structural changes and helps us track progression.

Optos® Ultra-Widefield Retinal Imaging

Optos captures a wide, high-resolution view of the retina in a single image. In glaucoma care, it helps us document baseline retinal/optic nerve appearance, monitor for changes over time, and screen for other retinal findings that can affect overall eye health.

iCare Tonometry

A comfortable way to measure eye pressure (IOP) without the “air puff” in many cases. Accurate pressure checks are a key part of ongoing glaucoma care.

RetEval ERG (Electroretinography)

In select cases, ERG can provide additional information about retinal and optic pathway function—helpful when we want more insight beyond imaging alone.

Rabin Cone Contrast Test (RCC)

Glaucoma can affect more than sharpness on an eye chart. RCC measures contrast and color sensitivity and can add useful functional information in certain patients.

(Testing is individualized—your doctor will recommend what’s appropriate for your case.)

How we treat glaucoma

For many patients, glaucoma is managed effectively with prescription eye drops and regular monitoring. If medication is recommended, we’ll discuss:

• Which drop(s) fit your condition and lifestyle

• How to use them correctly

• What side effects to watch for

• How often to follow up based on your risk level
  
  

Our goal is to keep treatment practical, consistent, and effective—without overcomplicating things.