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Glaucoma treatments for young patients (18 years old)?

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See ophthalmologist: Glaucoma can effect your vision. Glaucoma in 18 years young patient should be treated as soon as possible , you should go to E.R.to consult eye doctor and get treatment .

Answered 12/17/2014

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