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Diagnosed 6 yrs. ago w/glaucoma in 1 eye & 50% optic nerve damage but visual field is full, no vision loss. unusual? dr. said prognosis excellent.
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Glaucoma: I think you're quite fortunate. Keep regular appointments with your ophthalmologist to monitor your intraocular pressure. If it is kept normal, your prognosis is excellent.
Answered 6/23/2019
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