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Suggest Treatment For Optic Nerve Disorder

I was screened by a glaucoma specialist and told that I have an optic nerve of a 90 year old. I don t know if I want to get laser surgery but I want to do what is best for my eyes. Wold using drops be as effective? My vision is fine but I have to move on it soon. I
Thu, 7 Aug 2014
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there is no surgery for optic nerve atrophy.manage tension to the best of possibility glaucoma management is most important.repeatedly do record your field vision..optic atrophy is the ultimate problem in glaucoma.
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Suggest Treatment For Optic Nerve Disorder

there is no surgery for optic nerve atrophy.manage tension to the best of possibility glaucoma management is most important.repeatedly do record your field vision..optic atrophy is the ultimate problem in glaucoma.