Close observation is required for the doctor to make timely adjustments to a patients medicating schedule. Treatment for glaucoma may span over many, many years. Gonioscopy - for viewing the structure where the fluid drains from the eye. Visual Fields - for assessment of the peripheral vision and the health of the optic nerve. Photographs of the optic nerve - for comparison and future reference.
Eye pressure checks throughout the whole day.
Laser treatment may lessen the risk of angle-closure. Lasers can be used to treat either form of glaucoma. In addition to these concerns, the diabetic faces a far greater risk from eye diseases as a result of their condition. A diabetic is nearly twice as likely to develop cataracts and glaucoma than a person who does not have diabetes. The most common diabetic eye condition however, is called diabetic retinopathy.