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Please help! what is glaucoma of the eyes and how serious is this?

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Dr. Richard Hector
Dr. Richard Hectoranswered
Ophthalmology 10 years experience
Optc nerve: Glaucoma is an eye condition that causes loss of peripheral vision from progressive optic nerve damage it is serious and you should be followed with eye exams every 6 months as a minimum.
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