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Diagnosed today with glaucoma.pressure right 28 and left 20. at those readings can slt therapy lower pressure enough so that drops aren't necessary?
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Possibly: Slt is a good first try but with pressure that high you may need both drops and laser.
Answered 7/20/2015
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Yes: It's possible for slt to lower the pressure enough to not require drops, but the effect may wear off.
Answered 3/28/2015
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