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As a rule, damage caused by glaucoma cannot be reversed. Eye drops, pills and laser and surgical operations are used to prevent or slow further damaged from occurring.
With any type of glaucoma, periodic examination are very important to prevent vision loss. Because glaucoma can worsen without your being aware of it, changed over time.
Glaucoma is usually controlled with eye drops taken several times a day, sometimes in combinations with pills. These medications decrease eye pressure, either by slowing the production of aqueous fluid s within the eye or by improving the flow through the drainage angel.
For these medications to work, your must take them regularly and continuously. It is also important to tell all of your doctors about the eye medications you are using.
Glaucoma medications can have side effects. You should notify your ophthalmologist immediately if you think you may be experiencing side erects.
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