Lincoln, NE
A 58-year-old female asked:
How can i stop worrying about having a disease that can cause vision loss or blindness (glaucoma).. dr says treatments may control it but no guarantee?
3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Michael Kermanianswered
Ophthalmology 26 years experience
Do your homework!: Treatments & medications for glaucoma are getting better all the time; plus earlier detection makes a big difference. Make sure not to rub your eyes! worry does no good; just get educated on your condition & about the options available.
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Dr. Hamid Sajjadianswered
Ophthalmology 42 years experience
Just stop worrying.: Glaucoma is a treatable disease there are 10 different medications, a dozen different surgeries and lasers available for its treatment. Your dr. Must do yearly visual field and oct exams and as long as they are staying stable you will not lose any vision from glaucoma. Your doctor may increase your medication if he thinks you need it. You must follow his instruction completely. Most blindness.
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Dr. Jon Fishburnanswered
Ophthalmology 32 years experience
Support group: http://www.glaucoma.org/treatment/questions-and-answers-living-with-glaucoma.php. A reference for you. I recommend support group contact In your area: GOOGLE glaucoma support Groups & attend a social gathering of sim. Affected. I have found this particularly helpful. Remember that greater than 85% of affected people live well with glaucoma. You still have to be diligent with therapy & follow up.
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