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I am going blind from glaucoma is there surgery that can help me ?
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Possibly: When the use of eyedrops fails to stop the progression of signs of glaucoma, then there is laser and operative surgery that can be done as next steps. Discuss this with your ophthalmologist (you are seeing an ophthalmologist and not an optometrist i hope).
Answered 5/20/2013
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There are many types: Glaucoma surgery can be done when medical and laser treatment are ineffective. Please see your ophthalmologist.
Answered 5/1/2016
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