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A member asked:

When 1 eye drop has reduced eye pressure 30%, is that a good indicator that target pressure has been met & optic nerve damage stopped?

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Yes: Typically that would be a good assumption, but the only reassurance would be to monitor closely.

Answered 4/5/2013

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A good start: Unfortunately there is no magic pressure where you can assume all is well visual field exams and close monitoring of you optic nerve is needed.

Answered 6/10/2013

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