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What Are The Method For The Early Detection Of Glaucoma ?

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Posted on Wed, 3 Jan 2024
Question: Dear Doctor, This is only a general inquiry. I understand that there is a method for the early detection of glaucoma using electrical impulses from the brain. I don't know what the method is called. Is this method generally considered to be quite reliable?
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Answered by Dr. Diwashish Biswas (2 days later)
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While the concept of using electrical impulses from the brain for early glaucoma detection sounds intriguing, it's important to understand that **no currently established method directly uses brain activity to diagnose glaucoma**.

The confusion might stem from a few potential areas:

1. Visual Evoked Potentials (VEPs):This technique measures the brain's electrical response to visual stimuli. While VEPs are used in research to understand optic nerve function, they are not routinely used for glaucoma diagnosis due to limitations in their accuracy and specificity.


I hope this information clarifies the current state of early glaucoma detection. Please don't hesitate to ask if you have further questions.


I Hope Your Query is clear now.
Thank You .
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What Are The Method For The Early Detection Of Glaucoma ?

Brief Answer: Please see detailed answer Detailed Answer: Hi, While the concept of using electrical impulses from the brain for early glaucoma detection sounds intriguing, it's important to understand that **no currently established method directly uses brain activity to diagnose glaucoma**. The confusion might stem from a few potential areas: 1. Visual Evoked Potentials (VEPs):This technique measures the brain's electrical response to visual stimuli. While VEPs are used in research to understand optic nerve function, they are not routinely used for glaucoma diagnosis due to limitations in their accuracy and specificity. I hope this information clarifies the current state of early glaucoma detection. Please don't hesitate to ask if you have further questions. I Hope Your Query is clear now. Thank You .