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Glaucoma worries after eye exam. what to look for?

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No symptoms: Glaucoma generally has no symptoms under it's too late. That's the reason for regular follow ups with your ophthalmologist. If you keep regular follow ups, you don't have to worry about a late diagnosis.

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Answered 12/23/2013

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