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What is the outlook for someone suffering from glaucoma?
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Depends: Depends on age, severity, control.... Best be seen and followed by an ophthalmologist nd if needed by a glaucoma specialist!
Answered 11/9/2015
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Variable.: You need to follow the treatment directions of your ophthalmologist to prevent deterioration. Glaucoma patients are notoriously non-compliant and over 50% do not do what is needed. Follow-up and compliance is job #1.
Answered 6/8/2013
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