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I tend to get scotomas obscurring my visual field and am known with high pressures of both eyes- 20. with no family history of glaucoma, what can i do?
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Get exam : Visual scotomata, loss of vision in your visual field can be caused by several medical conditions in the eye. You should get a comprehensive ophthalmologic exam.
Answered 10/6/2017
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Best to get eye exam: To figure out where the scotomas are coming from. May or may not be from glaucoma.
Answered 9/9/2013
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