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Glaucoma. 1st opinion dr. said maybe blind in 5 yrs. & see neuro dr. 2nd opinion dr. says glaucoma stable & neurologist not needed. why difference?
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Experience: Glaucoma can be a very challenging disease to treat and sometimes difficult to diagnose. If one of the doctors that you saw was a glaucoma specialist then I would lean towards their words of expertise. However if you have not seen a glaucoma specialist then I would recommend getting a third opinion, if possible, with an experienced specialist to settle which direction you should go.
Answered 5/7/2015
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