Glaucoma
Glaucoma damages the optic nerve, usually due to raised pressure in the eye. Early stages are silent — only an eye test catches it.
Common symptoms
- Often no symptoms in early stages
- Gradual loss of peripheral vision in later stages
- Halos around lights in some cases
When to seek help
A sudden, painful red eye with vision loss is a medical emergency — call 111 or attend A&E. Otherwise, attend regular eye tests.
How a home eye test helps
A home eye test from First Care Optical includes the clinical checks needed to detect and monitor glaucoma. We use portable diagnostic equipment and adapt the examination to patients with mobility, cognitive or communication needs.
Results are explained in plain English on the day, with a written summary left for the patient and shared with their GP when helpful. If you care for someone who finds travel difficult, booking a domiciliary visit can be simpler than arranging transport to a high-street practice.
Clinically reviewed by
Ranjeet 'Randy' Bains
Principal optometrist · BSc (Hons) MCOptom
Randy has spent 18 years providing home eye care across Coventry and the Midlands — unhurried visits for housebound patients, families and care homes, with a focus on dementia-friendly examinations and low vision.