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Dry eye by birth

2020-10-11 08:19:59
My doc said ur both eyes are respectively 50 and 70 percent dry.. and they recommened me glucoma test. I did that and they said no glucoma .. but my dry eye is by birth . So no need to worry.. is it so ?
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Hi Dry eye n glaucoma are separate things. Not able to understand much. N dry eye from birth ? Glaucoma test at 27 years ..of course there will be times when we do that , but You should get clarity from your doctor. Else take a second opinion.

Answered2020-10-11 13:22:09

YESNO

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Better check out in the clinic

Answered2020-10-11 12:01:47

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