American Academy of Ophthalmology Guidelines for Followup of Patients with Primary Open Angle Glaucoma

Target IOP Achieved?

Progression of Damage?

Duration of Control in Months?

Followup Interval

Y

N

<= 6

1 – 6 months

Y

N

> 6

3 –12 months

Y

Y

N/A

1 week to 3 months

N

N

N/A

1 day to 3 months

N

Y

N/A

1 day to 1 month

Target IOP Achieved?

Progression of Damage?

Duration of Control in Months?

Optic Nerve Evaluation

Y

N

<= 6

6 - 12 months

Y

N

> 6

6 - 18 months

Y

Y

N/A

3 - 12 months

N

N

N/A

3 - 12 months

N

Y

N/A

3 - 12 months

Target IOP Achieved?

Progression of Damage?

Duration of Control in Months?

Visual Field Evaluation

Y

N

<= 6

6 - 12 months

Y

N

> 6

6 - 24 months

Y

Y

N/A

2 - 6 months

N

N

N/A

2 - 6 months

N

Y

N/A

1 - 6 month