A 47-year-old member asked:
could there be a cure for glaucoma?
2 doctor answers
Dr. Bruce Saran answered
32 years experience Ophthalmology
Many treatments: There are many forms of glaucoma. There are many treatments for these many forms of glaucoma. There is no simple "cure." most treatments require patients to be regularly monitored and treatments altered during the course of a patient's lifetime.
Answered on Apr 16, 2013
Dr. Robert Chang answered
Specializes in Ophthalmology
Not yet: We manage and attempt to prevent vision loss with our therapies. We want you to outlive vision loss.
Answered on Feb 2, 2015
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Dr. Richard Bensinger answered
51 years experience Ophthalmology
Readily treated: Glaucoma is mostly a problem with outflow of the internal (aqueoius) circulation of fluid inside the eye. To overcome the resistance of the outflow, ... Read More
A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Richard Bensinger answered
51 years experience Ophthalmology
Not possible: There are no products in the "natural" line which have any effect on the internal eye pressure. The standard current pharmacologic treatment is a pr ... Read More
A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Richard Bensinger answered
51 years experience Ophthalmology
Treatable: Glaucoma is chronic. Treatment is effective but not truly curative. Most cases respond to anti-glaucoma drops, some require laser treatment or opera ... Read More
A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Tim Conrad answered
33 years experience Ophthalmology
No cure: Glaucoma is a treatable but uncurable condition. People with glaucoma require lifelong treatment.
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