What is the difference between my visual acuity and my visual field?
Has my visual field or my optic nerve been affected by elevated intraocular pressure (IOP)?
Should I watch for any particular symptoms and notify you if they occur?
Should I make any lifestyle changes?
My Treatment
What is the best long-term treatment for my condition?
What are the benefits of this treatment?
What are the risks and side effects associated with this treatment?
My Tests
What kinds of tests will I have?
What can I expect to find out from these tests?
When will I know the results?
How do you monitor if damage to my optic nerve is getting worse over time?
Can I get copies of my test results for my records?
Other Suggestions
Don’t be embarrassed to say “I don’t understand.”
Make sure you are comfortable with your doctor’s answers before you leave the office.
Bring a friend or family member to your appointments — to take notes, to remind you of your questions, or just for support.
Ask for written instructions, printed materials, or references to relevant Web sites.
Talk to the medical staff and support personnel in your doctor’s office. They can help with information, follow-up questions, and referrals to other services.
