I'm 58 recently diagnosed w/glaucoma & beginnings of peripheral vision loss. please explain what aggressive treatment would mean for me?

Treatment reaction: This can be as simple as multiple topical drops and oral meds tothe addition of laser or intraocular surgery to decrease the pressures to a safe level. Every patient is different and the extent de4pends on medicaion reaction and other factors including risk factors. Be compliant snd keep your appoinments.

Pressure lowering: The treatment will consist of eye drops, laser treatments or a surgical procedure. The purpose is to lower the pressure in the eye to prevent further peripheral vision loss. You should discuss this with your ophthalmologist and follow his recommendations.

Treatment: Of glaucoma is individualized. For each, a target pressure is set depending on the untreated pressure (usually 30% lower). Then the ophthalmologist adds treatment until this is reached. More aggressive treatment means setting a lower goal and closer follow up.