Glaucoma is an eye condition where your optic nerve is damaged by the pressure of the fluid inside your eye. Most types of glaucoma have no symptoms, so it is still important to have a regular eye test.
The clinic is run by specialist trained optometrists who will carry out all of the relevant tests toeffectively monitor your glaucoma. The new clinic has been set up in order reduce waiting times and improve the patient experience within the glaucoma service.
You will be examined by a specialist optometrist who will perform the same tests as those carried out in a consultant clinic.
All of the tests are performed in the specialist optometrist glaucoma clinic on Cayton Street adjacent to Moorfields Eye Hospital. Please see your appointment letter for further details. We aim to finish all of your tests within 2 hours.
Once all of the tests are finished, a decision about your treatment will be made by the specialist optometrist. Following your appointment at the specialist optometrist clinic, your next appointment will be either at the specialist optometrist clinic or a consultant clinic depending on your test results. Your GP will be notified of the outcome.
At your appointment, we might need to use dilating eye drops that cause your vision tobecome blurred for about four hours. You will not be able to drive for the rest of the day. You may wish to bring someone with you on the day to assist you home.
Your views on the service are important to us. At the end of the appointment, we will provide you with a feedback form so that you can let us know what you think of the service.
Author: Cei Oakley (outpatient department)
Review date: October 2019