Contrast sensitivity manifests in glaucoma patient with no cataracts - Optometry Times
Contrast sensitivity manifests in glaucoma patient with no cataracts - Optometry Times Contrast sensitivity manifests in glaucoma patient with no cataracts - Optometry Times Posted: 12 Jun 2020 12:00 AM PDT Contrast sensitivity evaluates how well a person can distinguish an object from its background and it is an often overlooked symptom of glaucoma. I have spoken to glaucoma patients and suspected glaucoma patients about the risk of visual field loss many times for several reasons. They need to know, they have a right to know, it is part of my fiduciary obligation, and it may improve compliance. I usually end the conversation by saying "if glaucoma goes untreated for long enough, it can affect your central vision, as well". A recent conversation with a glaucoma patient of mine led me to the unfortunate conclusion that I really need to rephrase my concluding remarks in this conversation (which I have often). Related: Know what