Glaucoma can gradually damage the optic nerve and may progress without noticeable symptoms in its early stages. At Focal Optometry, we provide glaucoma testing in Mira Mesa, San Diego to assess your eye health, identify potential warning signs, and monitor changes that could affect your vision over time. Because glaucoma cannot be identified by symptoms alone, regular eye exams and appropriate diagnostic testing play an important role in early detection.

What Is Glaucoma?

Glaucoma refers to a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, which carries visual information from the eye to the brain. Increased eye pressure is an important risk factor, but glaucoma can also occur when eye pressure falls within a typical range.

Without appropriate care, optic nerve damage can lead to permanent vision loss. Our Mira Mesa eye care team evaluates several aspects of your eye health rather than relying on a single measurement.

Who Is At Risk For Glaucoma?

Anyone can develop glaucoma, but certain factors may increase your risk. More frequent glaucoma testing may be recommended if you have:

A family history of glaucoma
Increased eye pressure
A history of eye injuries or eye surgery
Diabetes, high blood pressure, or certain other health conditions
Long-term corticosteroid use
Increased risk related to age or ethnic background

Our eye doctors can recommend an appropriate testing schedule based on your individual risk factors and previous exam findings.

What Does Glaucoma Testing Include?

Glaucoma testing in Mira Mesa may involve several evaluations to provide a detailed picture of your optic nerve health. We may measure intraocular pressure, examine the optic nerve, evaluate peripheral vision, assess the drainage angle of the eye, and measure corneal thickness when appropriate. Combining these findings helps us identify suspicious changes and establish a baseline that can be compared during future visits.

Advanced Technology For Glaucoma Testing

At Focal Optometry, we use advanced diagnostic technology to support detailed glaucoma evaluations and ongoing monitoring. Our iCare Tonometer helps us measure intraocular pressure, an important part of assessing glaucoma risk. Optovue OCT, or optical coherence tomography, provides detailed imaging that allows us to evaluate structures within the eye, including the optic nerve and retinal nerve fiber layer.

We can also use visual field testing to evaluate peripheral vision, since glaucoma may affect side vision before patients notice a change. OPTOS retinal imaging provides additional views of the retina and internal eye structures to support a broader assessment of eye health.

Monitoring Glaucoma Over Time

Glaucoma testing is not always a one-time evaluation. If you have elevated eye pressure, suspicious optic nerve findings, a family history of glaucoma, or an existing diagnosis, regular follow-up testing can help us identify changes over time. At our Mira Mesa, San Diego office, we compare current findings with previous results to determine whether additional monitoring, treatment, or referral is appropriate for your eye health.

If you have risk factors for glaucoma or are due for an eye health evaluation, schedule an appointment with Focal Optometry for glaucoma testing.

Focal Optometry
9460 Mira Mesa Blvd, Suite A
San Diego, CA 92126
Phone: (858) 566-1756