Structural and Functional Evaluations for the Early Detection of Glaucoma

Expert Rev Ophthalmol. 2016;11(5):367-376. doi: 10.1080/17469899.2016.1229599. Epub 2016 Sep 14.

ABSTRACT

The early detection of glaucoma is imperative in order to preserve functional vision. Structural and functional methods are utilized to detect and monitor glaucomatous damage and the vision loss it causes. The relationship between these detection measures is complex and differs between individuals, especially in early glaucoma. Using both measures together is advised in order to ensure the highest probability of glaucoma detection, and new testing methods are continuously developed with the goals of earlier disease detection and improvement of disease monitoring. The purpose of this review is to explore the relationship between structural and functional glaucoma detection and discuss important technological advances for early glaucoma detection.

PMID:28603546 | PMC:PMC5464747 | DOI:10.1080/17469899.2016.1229599