title: The paraoptometric's role in glaucoma detection.
abstract: Within the U.S. alone, 12% of all blindness is attributable to glaucoma. Described here is an overview for the paraoptometric of the disease process of glaucoma most frequently encountered in the optometric practice. In straightforward, non-technical language the paraoptometric's role is described. The significance of patient examination and management are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000488:Allied Health Personnel / Q000592:standards*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D008875:Middle Aged; D009907:Optometry / Q000592:standards*; D014794:Visual Fields