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A 16 year old having glaucoma in one eye, what to do?

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Dr. Cornelia Franz answered

See an opthamologist: The treatment for glaucoma in older children is generally medical (eye drops) initially and if these fail, surgery is considered. Also consider seeing an acupuncturist/chinese medicine practitioner as well as it can help the body balance and perhaps recover form the glaucoma. No matter what it is helpful.

Answered 1/1/2014

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A member asked:

A 16 year old having glaucoma in one eye, what to do?

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Dr. Cornelia Franz answered

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