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Do you think i should be worried that i have glaucoma?
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No: As long as you have a comprehensive eye exam every year or two.
Answered 6/9/2013
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Possibly: Glaucoma can lead to blindness if left untreated. You need to be monitored and treated. In most cases when the condition is treated it can be controlled. This may be something you have to deal with for the rest of your life, take is serious and follow the advice of a good eye specialist.
Answered 9/1/2013
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