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My tonometry tests shows 22-25mm hg, does it mean i have glaucoma? is there a pre-glaucoma?
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No: Ocular hypertension (glaucoma suspect), unless progressive damage to the optic nerve has occurred by the high pressure as measured over time by structural and functional change.
Answered 3/28/2013
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