Sathyan Eye Care Hospital Sowripalayam, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

The only sure way to diagnose glaucoma is with a complete eye exam. A glaucoma screening that only checks eye pressure is not enough to find glaucoma. During a glaucoma exam, your ophthalmologist will: Measure your eye pressure Inspect your eye’s drainage angle Examine your optic nerve for damage

Eye droppers (tip down) with the other hand, as close to the eye as possible without touching it. Brace the remaining fingers of that hand against your face. While looking up, gently squeeze the dropper so that a single drop falls into the pocket made by the lower eyelid. Remove your index finger from the lower eyelid. Close your eye for 2 to 3 minutes and tip your head down as though looking at the floor. Try not to blink or squeeze your eyelids.

While looking up, gently squeeze the dropper so that a single drop falls into the pocket made by the lower eyelid. Remove your index finger from the lower eyelid. Close your eye for 2 to 3 minutes and tip your head down as though looking at the floor. Try not to blink or squeeze your eyelids. Place a finger on the tear duct and apply gentle pressure. Wipe any excess liquid from your face with a tissue. If you are to use more than one drop in the same eye, wait at least 5 minutes before installing the next drop.

Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water. Check the dropper tip to make sure that it is not chipped or cracked. Avoid touching the dropper tip against your eye or anything else – eye drops and droppers must be kept clean. While tilting your head back, pull down the lower lid of your eye with your index finger to form a pocket Hold the dropper (tip down) with the other hand, as close to the eye as possible without touching it. Brace the remaining fingers of that hand against your face