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Eye testing should be done for children at a very early age of six months which consecutive check-ups should follow at the age of three and five or six years. Pupil response testing analyses the pupil for opening and closing with light. Fixate and follow looks for the fixing and following of an object with the movement of light. Preferential looking assesses the vision capabilities with the help of a blank and stripped card.

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After a routine eye exam, I was prescribed Lumigan for normal tension glaucoma. Is it better to consult a specialist or use eye drops?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 62-year-old male who went for a regular eye checkup. The doctor asked to perform 3D disc topography. According to the report, he said that typical tension glaucoma may be the cause, but he was unsure and asked to see an eye specialist. He prescribed Lumigan eyedrop and said onc...  Read Full »

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Dr. Shikha Gupta

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. You had OCT (optical coherence tomography) ganglion cells which are also suspicious. Is there any family history of glaucoma? Are you diabetic, hypertensive, or have any other systemic illness? Any history of chronic...  Read Full »

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