A Patient with a Family History of Glaucoma Is Advised

question 79

Multiple Choice

A patient with a family history of glaucoma is advised to have pachymetry.The nurse should explain that the purpose of this test is to:

• A)Assess collateral structures in the eye
• B)Evaluate visual acuity without using dilating drops
• C)Measure the thickness of the cornea
• D)Obtain a more accurate measure of intraocular pressure

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