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What can i do to help treat glaucoma?
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Use drops: The risk of vision loss from glaucoma is actually very low in patients who see their eye doctor and take medications as directed. Besides this, only regular exercise has been shown to have a positive influence on eye pressure and blood flow to the eye.
Answered 7/7/2012
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See a specialist: Lower eye pressure with meds, laser, surgery are the traditional methods. Researchers working on neuro-protective agents. Maintain ocular blood flow. Eliminate secondary causes.
Answered 10/11/2012
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