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A 58-year-old female asked:

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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Dr. Mitchell Vogel
Dr. Mitchell Vogelanswered
Ophthalmology 32 years experience
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!
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