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A member asked:
Glaucoma pressure 31 target 15-16. after 30 days on travatan pressure 18. 90 days 16. 120 days 13-14. why the steady decrease after so many days?
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Fluctuation: The bottom line is that this is good news. You've had a fantastic response to treatment. Iop fluctuates normally throughout the day, but those readings are great in your case.
Answered 7/30/2013
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