Angle Recession Glaucoma (cont.)
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Brian R. Sullivan, MD
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Andrew A. Dahl, MD, FACS
Andrew A. Dahl, MD, FACSAndrew A. Dahl, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist. Dr. Dahl's educational background includes a BA with Honors and Distinction from Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT, and an MD from Cornell University, where he was selected for Alpha Omega Alpha, the national medical honor society. He had an internal medical internship at the New York Hospital/Cornell Medical Center. IN THIS ARTICLE
Angle Recession Glaucoma TreatmentAngle Recession Glaucoma Self-Care at HomeIf an ophthalmologist prescribes medicines to help lower the pressure inside the eye, properly applying the medication and complying with the eye doctor's instructions are very important (see How to Instill Your Eyedrops). Not doing so could result in an additional increase in IOP that can further affect the optic nerve and cause permanent vision loss. Must Read Articles Related to Angle Recession Glaucoma
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