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If i have glaucoma optic nerve can i wear glasses to cure it?
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There are medicines and surgical treatments for glaucoma. Glasses do not treat or cure it.
Answered 11/18/2022
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It is imperative that you seek care for treatment of glaucoma to avoid loss of vision. Glasses will not correct glaucoma. Wish you good health!
Answered 11/18/2022
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