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Mom losing vision to glaucoma after treatment. will try surgery. dr said daughter may have same control problem but be better meds in future.agree?

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Maybe: If your mom needs glaucoma surgery, it should be performed by a fellowship trained glaucoma specialist. Don't be afraid to get a second opinion, especially if mom is losing vision with treatment. Some types of glaucoma run in families. Talk to your eye surgeon about this. Good luck with mom!

Dr Sneid agreed

Answered 12/28/2016

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