Glaucoma Optometry Continuing Education Opportunities  emphasize the family of eye disorders which lead to damage to the ganglion cells and their axons. The resulting irreversible damage to the optic nerve has made glaucoma one of the primary causes of irreversible blindness in the United States and around the world. There are several types of glaucomas, most of which are without symptoms until the late stages. Glaucoma Optometry CE courses often emphasize POAG: primary open angle glaucoma—the most common form of the disease. This is because key to limiting damage from this frightening yet painless cause of vision loss is early detection. 
 
Glaucoma Optometry CE may discuss the treatments and risk factors for the loss of vision due to glaucoma.  Particular emphasis is placed upon the primary factor of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP). Whether elevated IOP is directly the cause of eye damage or simply an inciting factor for dangerous neurotoxicity, ischemic damage, or other consequences, without intervention, progressive changes occur.

See also:

General Practice Optometry

Glaucoma Optometry Organization

Optometric Glaucoma Society