Glaucoma screening and testing in Uyo

Why screening matters

Glaucoma damages the optic nerve slowly and usually without pain. Vision is lost from the edges inward, so most people only notice once a large amount is already gone, and that loss is permanent. Screening is the only reliable way to find it early.

Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness in Nigeria, and it runs in families. If a parent or sibling has been diagnosed, your own risk is significantly higher and screening should start earlier.

What the screening involves

Screening at Canon Eye Clinic is painless and done in one sitting.

• Tonometry to measure the pressure inside the eye
• Visual field testing to map any gaps in your side vision
• Optic nerve evaluation to look for the changes glaucoma causes
• A review of your risk factors and family history

If glaucoma is found

Glaucoma cannot be cured, but it can be controlled for life when it is caught in time. Management usually starts with pressure-lowering eye drops and regular monitoring so we can confirm the treatment is holding. Cases that need laser or surgical management are referred to a partnering ophthalmologist, and we continue your monitoring afterwards.