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Suggest Cure For Glaucoma

Hello Sir,

My Dad affected with Glaucoma for both the eyes and now doctor suggested that he has to undergo the operation because pressure is 24 or else he may loose the vison . Please suggest if we have any cure for glaucoma. For 1 eye he jas already lost the vision and other eye only 40 % vision is there.Please provide your suggestion.
Mon, 29 Sep 2014
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treatment for glaucoma is as per diagnosis of type of glaucoma. it can be oral tablet, topical drop, and surgical procedure, from the beginning. the treating doctor is to take decision. Presently iop is high. fundus examination to asses the cup disc ratio to be done. field examination be done and quick decision be taken to decide about nature of treatment. you can take him to a hospital specialized in treating glaucoma.
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Suggest Cure For Glaucoma

treatment for glaucoma is as per diagnosis of type of glaucoma. it can be oral tablet, topical drop, and surgical procedure, from the beginning. the treating doctor is to take decision. Presently iop is high. fundus examination to asses the cup disc ratio to be done. field examination be done and quick decision be taken to decide about nature of treatment. you can take him to a hospital specialized in treating glaucoma.