Glaucoma Consultation

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What to expect during a Glaucoma consultation

Even if you have had your eyes examined many times, there are a number of differences in a glaucoma evaluation that we will explain below.

Preparing for the visit

  • You should allow a minimum of two hours for your appointment due to the number of steps involved in a glaucoma evaluation. You should not schedule another appointment within three hours of your examination. Because of the amount of time we set aside for a glaucoma evaluation, please call us immediately to reschedule if you are unable to keep your appointment.
  • Bring a complete list of your general medications and eye drops with you. If you use any eye medications (prescription or over the counter), please bring the actual medication container as well – this helps us identify exactly what you are taking and how you are taking the medication.
  • It is extremely helpful to have past information about your eyes. If you have the results of any prior eye exams, diagnostic tests (like visual fields) or eye photographs, please bring these to your appointment. Please bring the name and address of any prior eye doctors.
  • Most patients feel comfortable driving after having their eyes dilated. If you are unsure or uneasy driving while your eyes are dilated, please be safe and bring another driver with you to your examination.
  • If you have any medical conditions or physical disabilities that make it difficult for you to stand or walk, or if you require assistance in the restroom, please bring a family member or attendant who can assist you.
  • Inform us ahead of time if you have any concerns regarding payment for the examination – most often, these questions can be worked out in a mutually satisfactory way prior to the appointment. Please bring current insurance cards and photo ID to the appointment.

What to expect during the examination

  • You will be asked to fill out a detailed medical history form.
  • Our technical staff will take a current history, check your vision, and measure your eye pressure and corneal thickness.
  • Your EyeHealth physician will examine your eye with the slit lamp microscope and perform Gonioscopy
  • If safe to do so, your eyes will be dilated for a careful examination of your optic nerve and retina. On average, the drops require 20-30 minutes to take full effect.
  • Your eye will remain dilated on average 2-3 hours.
  • You may have other diagnostic testing done, including measurement of the retinal nerve fiber layer (by OCT or GDx) and/or a visual field. In some cases, a shorter second visit may be necessary to complete the diagnostic evaluation.
  • Once the evaluation process is completed, your physician will discuss his findings and current diagnostic impression with you. If indicated, further diagnostic tests or treatment options will be reviewed with you and a diagnostic/treatment plan will be decided on. The diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma is often a process, so more than one visit may be necessary to determine the final diagnosis and/or determine the best therapy.

After the visit

Once you return home, you may think of additional questions. Please feel free to call or email us through our patient portal – our goal is that you understand your condition and treatment plan. If you have been referred to EyeHealth Northwest by another doctor, a letter summarizing your visit will be sent to this doctor and your primary care provider.

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Aloha
18345 SW Alexander St,
Suite A
Aloha, OR 97003
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Glisan
6701 NE Glisan Street
Portland, OR 97213
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Gresham
24601 SE Stark St.
Suite 245
Troutdale, OR 97060
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Hillsboro
6111 NE Cornell Rd
Hillsboro, OR 97124
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Lake Oswego
9 Monroe Parkway, Suite 160
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 636-2551 see more
Milwaukie
11086 SE Oak St
Milwaukie, OR 97222
(503) 656-4221 see more
Mt. Tabor
5935 SE Division St.
Portland, OR 97206
503 777-5546 see more
Newberg
2318 Portland Rd, Suite 300
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 538-1341 see more
North Portland
3246 N. Lombard St.
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 285-1671 see more
Northwest Portland
1955 NW Northrup St
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 227-2020 see more
Oregon City
1306 Division St
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 656-4221 see more
Peterkort
9555 SW Barnes Rd.
#100 (1rst floor)
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 227-2020 see more
Providence Portland
5050 NE Hoyt St., Suite 445
Portland, OR 97213
(503) 231-0166 see more
Providence St. Vincent
9135 SW Barnes Rd., Suite 961
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 292-0848 see more
Southeast Portland
10819 SE Stark St,
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 255-2291 see more
Sunnyside
12050 SE Stevens Rd, Suite 100
Happy Valley, OR 97086
(503) 783-3300 see more
Tigard
15298 SW Royalty Parkway
Tigard OR 97224
(503) 227-2020 see more
Wilsonville
29250 SW Town Center Loop W
Wilsonville, OR 97070
(503) 582-0000 see more
Westside Surgery Center
13240 SW Pacific Hwy
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 639-6571 see more
EyeHealth Eastside Surgery and Laser Center
12050 SE Stevens Rd.
Happy Valley, OR 97086
(971) 206-6100 see more

Our Locations

Aloha
18345 SW Alexander St,
Suite A
Aloha, OR 97003
(503) 642-2505 see more
Glisan
6701 NE Glisan Street
Portland, OR 97213
(503) 255-2291 see more
Gresham
24601 SE Stark St.
Suite 245
Troutdale, OR 97060
(503) 255-2291 see more
Hillsboro
6111 NE Cornell Rd
Hillsboro, OR 97124
(503) 846-9400 see more
Lake Oswego
9 Monroe Parkway, Suite 160
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
(503) 636-2551 see more
Milwaukie
11086 SE Oak St
Milwaukie, OR 97222
(503) 656-4221 see more
Mt. Tabor
5935 SE Division St.
Portland, OR 97206
503 777-5546 see more
Newberg
2318 Portland Rd, Suite 300
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 538-1341 see more
North Portland
3246 N. Lombard St.
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 285-1671 see more
Northwest Portland
1955 NW Northrup St
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 227-2020 see more
Oregon City
1306 Division St
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 656-4221 see more
Peterkort
9555 SW Barnes Rd.
#100 (1rst floor)
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 227-2020 see more
Providence Portland
5050 NE Hoyt St., Suite 445
Portland, OR 97213
(503) 231-0166 see more
Providence St. Vincent
9135 SW Barnes Rd., Suite 961
Portland, OR 97225
(503) 292-0848 see more
Southeast Portland
10819 SE Stark St,
Portland, OR 97216
(503) 255-2291 see more
Sunnyside
12050 SE Stevens Rd, Suite 100
Happy Valley, OR 97086
(503) 783-3300 see more
Tigard
15298 SW Royalty Parkway
Tigard OR 97224
(503) 227-2020 see more
Wilsonville
29250 SW Town Center Loop W
Wilsonville, OR 97070
(503) 582-0000 see more
Surgery Centers

Westside Surgery Center

13240 SW Pacific Hwy
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 639-6571 see more

EyeHealth Eastside Surgery and Laser Center

12050 SE Stevens Rd.
Happy Valley, OR 97086
(971) 206-6100 see more