Other studies are looking at ways to turn off the enzymes that stimulate the growth of new blood vessels in the retina. This reveals more of the retina and other signs of disease. After the examination, close-up vision may remain blurred for several hours. A standard test that determines the fluid pressure inside the eye. There are many types of tonometry.
Elevated pressure is a possible sign of glaucoma.
It helps your eye care professional find out if you have lost sidevision, a sign of glaucoma. It is a pattern that resembles a checkerboard. You will be asked to cover one eye and stare at a black dot in the center of the grid. If your eye care professional suspects you have wet AMD, you may need to have a test called fluorescein angiography. In this test, a special dye is injected into a vein in your arm.