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In the
great majority of patients,
treatment can prevent loss of
vision from glaucoma. Even in advanced cases,
treatment often can prevent
further vision loss. Depending upon the needs
of the particular patient and the type of glaucoma,
treatment to lower intraocular
pressure may consist of
medication, laser
therapy and/or surgery. |
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In some
patients with open-angle
glaucoma, medications are not enough to
control pressure. Laser
therapy or surgery
is then necessary. The success of these procedures
depends on many things such as the
type of glaucoma, the
extent of pre-existing damage, the presence of the
other eye disorders and the general health of the
patient. |
