In reviewing the note from the ophthalmologist you find the following information:
Intraocular pressures: OD 25 mmHg, OS 23 mmHg
An attached copy of the patient’s visual field test shows the following:
LEFT EYE RIGHT EYE
An attached copy of the patient’s optical coherence tomography shows the following:
The ophtho note reads as follows:
“POAG – elevated IOP off drops for a few months. C/D 0.9-0.95 OU. Severe constriction on visual fields OU. Diffuse thinning of optic nerves OU on OCT. Restart all glaucoma drops. Follow up 1 week for IOP check.”
Which of the following are counseling considerations for this patient? Click all that apply:
Patient should be counseled against driving
Patient should be offered low vision referral/services
Patient should be advised that his family members should be screened for this condition
Patient should be advised to reduced salt intake
Patient should be advised not to fly
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