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What does a Doctor of Optometry do?
Nearly all TSO Doctors of Optometry are therapeutic optometrists and optometric glaucoma specialists who are licensed by the Texas Optometry Board to diagnose signs of ocular, neurological and systemic health problems and to treat vision disorders.
Sounds impressive, but what exactly does this mean to TSO patients
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It means that in addition to prescribing glasses and contact lenses, TSO Doctors of Optometry have earned the credentials to diagnosis and treat eye diseases like glaucoma, eye injuries and other conditions such as red eye and dry eye. They can also prescribe certain medication if it is needed to treat an eye condition.
Even when TSO Doctors of Optometry are performing a routine exam for patients who want to see better with new glasses or contact lenses, the overall eye health evaluation is extensive and the commitment to good health is universal among TSO doctors.
There are times during an eye examination when an eye condition is revealed at a time when no obvious symptoms appear. For example, glaucoma is often called the “sneak thief of sight”. It is a slow, progressive loss of peripheral or side vision. Only a thorough eye examination can determine if you have glaucoma.
Control of glaucoma usually involves having your eye doctor regularly check your eye pressure and perform a diagnostic test called visual field.
In addition to glaucoma, evaluation of the ocular effect of diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid disease, cataracts and conditions involving the back of the eye, the retina, are just a few of the problems that can be detected with a thorough eye exam. That’s why it’s important to make annual eye exams a part of your family’s overall health plan.