This course is intended for beginning and intermediate levels.

After completing this section the student should be able to do the following:

  • Describe principle functions of aqueous humor
  • Discuss how the aqueous humor normally flows through the anterior chamber
  • Define terminology associated with glaucoma
  • Identify characteristics of the different methods of measuring the IOP
  • Explain the significance of pachymetry readings and IOP
  • Identify normal corneal thickness measurements
  • Identify normal Cup to disc ratios
  • Explain the significance of the C/D ratio
  • List types of optic disc damage that may occur from Glaucoma
  • Identify characteristics of instruments used to measure nerve fiber layer thickness
  • Identify characteristics of visual field testing
  • Identify the names of eye drops used to treat Glaucoma

 

This course should take approximately 1 hour to complete.

This course has been approved by the AOA Commission on Paraoptometric Certification (CPC) for continuing education credit for use toward paraoptometric certification renewal.