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Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (cont.)

Medical Author:
Jerald A Bell, MD
Coauthor:
Lauri Graham
Medical Editor:
Richard W Allinson, MD
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Robert H Graham, MD

Questions to Ask the Doctor

  • Is my eye pressure elevated?

  • Are there any signs of internal eye damage due to an injury?

  • Are there any optic nerve abnormalities on my examination?

  • Is my peripheral vision normal?

  • Is treatment necessary?

  • How often should I undergo follow-up examinations?

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