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Doctor said that i have high pressure behind my eyes but not to worry...should i worry? my grandmother had glaucoma

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Dr. John Munshower answered

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Ask the Dr.: Depending on the pressure, the issue of glaucoma is a valid one. Simply as the Ophthalmologist why you should not worry as maybe the pressure was only mildly elevated and not in a problematic range, and simply monitoring it can be done at this time. The Dr. who examined you should know the true answer. Best wishes.

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Answered 11/23/2014

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A member asked:

Doctor said that i have high pressure behind my eyes but not to worry...should i worry? my grandmother had glaucoma

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Munshower answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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