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Glaucoma 20% nerve damage minimal peripheral vision loss pressure lowered from 31 to 15-16 w?

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Dr. Tim Conrad
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Ophthalmology 36 years experience
Good result: This is a very good pressure for the amount of disease present. Continue to follow your ophthalmologist's recommendations and your eyes should do fine.
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