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Dad, 85,treated for glaucoma for 20 ys. eye pre. well controlled with drops. as father's glaucoma is advanced,his glaucoma specialist told me oct & field test are not reliable after 85,only eye pressure monitoring is needed. change dr or 2nd opinion?

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Dr. Mark Owolabi answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

I would doubt there are many glaucoma specialists on this forum. I am not sure why you are doubting the specialist in this scenario, but if you are uncomfortable, then get a second opinion with another eye specialist.

Answered 9/26/2022

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