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Do you have glaucoma or know anyone that does? I need some answers to some questions i have about the disease. if you can help please email me or post a relative comment I have mild glaucoma, use Timoptic. There is good info on Webmd.com Enter Glaucoma in the Search box. Glaucoma is a group of diseases of the optic nerve involving loss of retinal ganglion cells in a characteristic pattern of optic neuropathy. Although raised intraocular pressure is a significant risk factor for developing glaucoma, there is no set threshold for intraocular pressure that causes glaucoma. One person may develop nerve damage at a relatively low pressure, while another person may have high eye pressures for years and yet never develop damage. Untreated glaucoma leads to permanent damage of the optic nerve and resultant visual field loss, which can progress to blindness. Glaucoma has been nicknamed "the sneak thief of sight".Worldwide, it is the second leading cause of blindness. Glaucoma affects 1 in 200 people aged 50 and younger and 1 in 10 over the age of 80. google.com Never Ever never never never fail to use your eye drops.Period this is the key it works it is a hassle but I repeat do exactly what your doctor tells you and never ever not use your eye drops. |
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