Glaucoma

Glaucoma Suspect

Also known as: glaucoma suspect, OHT suspect, suspicious optic nerve, suspicious disc, pre-glaucoma, ocular hypertension suspect, elevated IOP no damage, large cup no field loss

Clinical decision support only

OptoGuide™ supports professional judgement and does not diagnose or replace clinician responsibility.

Overview

A patient with findings suggestive of glaucoma but without definite structural or functional damage. Suspicious disc, RNFL, or visual field; or elevated IOP with open angles. Routine pathway applies to low-risk or stable suspects needing diagnosis refinement and planned monitoring. Prompt referral is required when suspicion is high, findings progress, IOP rises, angles are narrow/occludable, or repeatable field/OCT defects correlate with the disc.

What OptoGuide™ covers for glaucoma suspect

Recognition patterns — symptoms, signs, and differentiators
Don't-miss risks and escalation triggers
Management tiers with linked Australian therapeutics
Referral urgency, specialty, and letter drafting

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