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What eye drops are used for glaucoma?

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Many types: Eye drops for glaucoma treat the internal elevated pressure by lower it. This can take the form of drops that lower the inflow or that increase the outflow. Drug companies are constantly working to improve the effectiveness, comfort and use of fewer drops to accomplish this goal.

Dr Rhoads and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/30/2014

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