How is Glaucoma Treated?

One of the most difficult problems faced by glaucoma patients is that of having to take medications which may have both ocular and systemic side effects to control a disease which is usually painless and has no symptoms. Eyedrops which help to open the drain and increase the rate of fluid flow out of the eye can be used to lower the pressure in the eye. If these drops are not effective, then surgical treatment can help. Some doctors use a laser for this. Treatment is designed to keep the glaucoma from progressing and resulting in further vision loss. There is no treatment for the actual disease itself.

See Also:

• What is Glaucoma?
• Who is at risk for Glaucoma?
• Glaucoma Laser Surgery
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