Normal-Tension Glaucoma (cont.)
Medical Author:
Robert C Urban, Jr, MD
Coauthor:
Lauri Graham
Medical Editor:
Richard W Allinson, MD
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Robert H Graham, MD
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Next StepsFollow-upIf you have normal-tension glaucoma, you will have regular follow-up visits with your ophthalmologist to monitor for progression of this condition. Follow-up visits are typically scheduled every 3-6 months. Next Page: Must Read Articles Related to Normal-Tension Glaucoma
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