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Open Angle Glaucoma : Prevention

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Glaucoma
There is no way to prevent open-angle glaucoma, but you can prevent vision loss from the condition. Early diagnosis and careful management are the keys to preventing vision loss.Most people with open-angle glaucoma have symptoms.
Source:ADAM
Date:August 22, 2008
Glaucoma
While glaucoma is not preventable, early detection and treatment can help to prevent serious damage to vision. Those with risk factors should have regular eye exams and avoid medicines that tend to be implicated in the development of glaucoma, inc...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Glaucoma
Because glaucoma may not initially result in symptoms, the best form of prevention is to have regular eye exams.Patients with narrow angles should avoid certain medications(even over-the-counter medications, such as some cold or allergy medication...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Glaucoma
Ophthalmic assistants and nurses help to ensure that patients return to the physician's office in a timely manner so that IOPs can be monitored. Nurses and assistants also emphasize the importance of adhering to the eyedrop schedule to keep IOPs ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
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