Very: If drops and alt have not controlled the eye pressure , she has probably lost some of her peripheral vision. You need to talk with the glaucoma surgeon. He or she will tell you specifically . What is going on with your mother, and the risks versus the benefits of such surgery.
Answered 9/2/2013
5.2k views
Concern is normal: Your mother most likely has some changes in her optic nerve appearance and some visual field loss. The reason to suggest surgery is to prevent further damage to the optic nerve(s) and prevent further visual field loss.
Answered 11/28/2013
5.2k views
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A doctor has provided 1 answer
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your question