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Closed-Angle Glaucoma: Medicines to Avoid On this page: Overview Related …
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Glaucoma On this page: Health Tools Cause … over time. There are different types of glaucoma. Open-angle glaucoma usually affects both eyes at the same time. … But it gets worse so slowly that you may not notice it. Closed-angle glaucoma usually affects one eye at a time. It …
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Glaucoma Screening On this page: Overview Related … Are people of African or Hispanic descent (for open-angle glaucoma). Are people of Asian descent. Have a thin … that has been over-treated. Have been taking corticosteroid medicines. Have migraines, Raynaud syndrome, or sleep apena. …
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… Laser Iridotomy for Glaucoma On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why … within the eye, which occurs during an episode of acute closed-angle glaucoma. Some people feel a mild but sharp sensation …
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… Laser Trabeculoplasty for Glaucoma On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why … uses a very focused beam of light to treat the drainage angle of the eye. This surgery makes it easier for fluid to … help treat older adults who have glaucoma and can't use medicines to treat it. How Well It Works Argon laser …
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… Trabeculotomy for Childhood Glaucoma On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why … pressure in the eye. The surgeon will locate the drainage angle of the eye and insert a tool to make the opening … eye patch following surgery. Your child will also need to avoid strenuous activities for as long as the doctor …
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… Goniotomy for Childhood Glaucoma On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why … meshwork , the group of tiny canals located in the drainage angle, where fluid leaves the eye. The new opening provides … meshwork , the group of tiny canals located in the drainage angle, where fluid leaves the eye. The new opening provides …
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… Surgery for Glaucoma and a Cataract On this page: Overview Related … Overview Cataracts may occur in people who also have glaucoma . This commonly occurs in older adults. If you have glaucoma and cataracts, you may consider having surgery for …
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… Heart Failure: Avoiding Medicines That Make Symptoms Worse Actionset Overview Some medicines can affect your heart and make your heart failure …
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… High Blood Pressure: Over-the-Counter Medicines to Avoid On this page: Overview Overview Some over-the-counter (OTC) medicines can raise your blood pressure or keep your blood …