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Can glaucoma be treated?
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Yes but not cured: Glaucoma is abnormal elevation of the pressures in the eyes. Eye drops are used to decrease the pressure. It usually requires application of drops once or twice a day to maintain optimum control. If left untreated glaucoma could lead to blindness.
Answered 9/14/2014
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Yes: Observation, topical drops or other medications, laser, minimally invasive or conventional surgery: depending on side effects, stage of disease/current vision, health status, rate of progression, and eye pressure.
Answered 9/14/2014
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