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How common is glaucoma?

Sunday, 31 January 2010 | Administrator

article thumbnailGlaucoma affects about 5% of those over the age of 65 (approximate estimate) and 10% of those over the age of 80. In...
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Normal pressure glaucoma

Wednesday, 13 January 2010 | Administrator

article thumbnailNormal pressure glaucoma (or normal tension glaucoma) is an optic neuropathy associated with low...
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Advice following eye surgery PDF Print E-mail
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Wednesday, 07 December 2011 21:51

Discharge advice following glaucoma surgery (Mr Galloway patients)

The morning after surgery: wash your hands, remove shield, bathe eyelids with boiled, cooled water and cotton pads. Use new piece with each wipe. Wear eye shield for 7 nights. No heavy lifting for 2 weeks.

DO NOT RUB YOUR EYE

You may wear dark glasses if bright lights are uncomfortable.

 

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