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Could This Affect The Pressure In His Right Eye As A Side Effect ?
My nephew had a problem with his left eye & had an Ahmed Valve put in about 2 months ago in Miami. Could this affect the pressure in his right eye as a side effect .
Tue, 4 Jan 2011
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Ahmad valve is put in cases of glaucoma,which is a bilateral disease.It may be a while before it manifests in the other eye.Your treating physician will be on the lookout for early indicators to start treatment of the other eye as well.
Ahmad valve is put in cases of glaucoma,which is a bilateral disease.It may be a while before it manifests in the other eye.Your treating physician will be on the lookout for early indicators to start treatment of the other eye as well.
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