Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions about glaucoma:

1. How much does having diabetes increase my risk of glaucoma?
   
   
2. Do I have high blood pressure or other additional risk factors for glaucoma?
   
   
3. If a relative has glaucoma, am I at high risk?
   
   
4. How can I reduce my chances of getting glaucoma?
   
   
5. How often should I have an eye exam? What should it include?
   
   
6. What are the results of my eye exam? Do I have, or am I at risk of, glaucoma?
   
   
7. Have I lost any vision? What is my prognosis for preserving vision?
   
   
8. Which medications can help me?
   
   
9. Do any recommended glaucoma treatments alter blood sugar or otherwise affect my diabetes?
   
   
10. At what point might I need surgery? If surgery is necessary, what does it involve?
    
    
11. How will my condition and treatments be monitored?
    
    
12. If I would benefit from low-vision services, what is available to me, and what do you recommend?
    
    
13. Can I help prevent or control glaucoma through exercising, reducing high blood pressure or other means?