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2019-08-27 14:15:37
My mother is 54, stuffing from Glaucoma for last 3 months. She has high IOP
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Answered2019-08-27 16:15:06

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In one third cases, angle will not open due to synichial closure , so iridotomy may not work . Mostly the doctor may advise for filteration surgery like trab..as and when Acetazolamide is not a long term solution. But the final advice has to come from the doctor who is looking at all the aspects of the case...
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to see eye/ Glaucoma specialist to manage case

Answered2019-08-28 11:51:04

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