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How to treat glaucoma ?
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Relieve pressure: In your eye. Different kinds of glaucoma need different treatments: from eye drops to surgery. Please see an eye doctor. Good luck.
Answered 3/5/2013
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See an eye doctor: Glaucoma is a potentially blinding disease, and vision loss is irreversible. Treatments include eye drops, laser surgery and conventional surgery. The severity and duration of the disease helps your eye doctor determine the best treatment for you. Like a fitted suit, the treatment for glaucoma is tailored to each individual.
Answered 10/22/2013
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Depends on type: May require eye drops to lower pressure may require laser or cataract removal to open a narrow angle may require glaucoma surgery if the pressure is still too high despite topical medications and/or different laser encourage exercise, remove any secondary causes/side effects follow with a specialist.
Answered 3/28/2014
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