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Mother has aggressive glaucoma & i'm her daughter recently diagnosed with early glaucoma. should i go to academic eye care center for eval?

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Dr. Tim Conrad
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Ophthalmology 36 years experience
You can: All ophthalmologists are familiar with glaucoma. If you want additional expertise, you can seek a glaucoma specialist, either in private practice or at an academic center. Ask your ophthalmologist who he/she would recommend.
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