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If someone is at high risk for glaucoma. what can she do besides see their ophthalmologist?
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Nothing: Best thing to do is just live your life as healthy as you can and see your ophthalmologist on a routine basis.
Answered 4/17/2014
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Pray: Nothing. Just relax and live a good life!
Answered 3/30/2012
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