What additional procedure should be recommended in the pre-test room if a patient informs you that they have a family history of glaucoma?

In a pre-test setting, when a patient mentions a family history of glaucoma, it is particularly important to conduct a Visual Fields Test. This test assesses the peripheral vision and can help identify any blind spots or areas of vision loss that may indicate the presence of glaucoma. Since glaucoma can progress without noticeable symptoms until significant damage has occurred, early detection is crucial for effective management and treatment.

Conducting a Visual Fields Test allows the optometrist to evaluate the integrity of the patient's optic nerve and monitor any changes over time. Identifying potential issues linked to glaucoma can lead to timely interventions to preserve vision.

The other options provided, such as the Ishihara test, primarily assess color vision and are not relevant to glaucoma detection. LASIK is a refractive surgery aimed at correcting vision problems, not at diagnosing or managing glaucoma. Cataract surgery is performed to remove cataracts and does not address the specific concerns related to glaucoma assessment or family history. Thus, the recommendation of a Visual Fields Test is directly aligned with identifying and managing the risks associated with glaucoma.