What is Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a group of diseases of the optic nerve involving loss of retinal ganglion cells in a characteristic pattern of optic neuropathy. Although raised intraocular pressure is...

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LASER SURGERY
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I was diagnosed with glaucoma about 4 years ago, and was using xlatan every night for the eye pressure.
I recently switched doctors, and am so happy I did!! He did laser surgery on both eyes to open the drainage that allows the fluid to flow out of the eye. No more eye drops!!!! He told me this can last for 5-10 years. Ask your doctors about it. It was painless and took about 10 minutes for each eye. No prep, and was able to drive myself. My pressures have dropped from the mid 20's to 16 and 18. Not bad for i month post surgery. I would recommend this to any of you. I am glad I could share this
Posted on 09/02/08, 10:09 am
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Reply #11 - 05/14/09  11:20am
" jasmine 11, my glaucoma is open angle - in reply to your question. "
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Reply #12 - 05/15/09  8:36pm
" mine is narrow angle "
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Reply #13 - 06/30/09  1:10pm
" all done with lazer on both eyes...i was scared to death but i'm so glad i had it done... "

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