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Chronic Glaucoma Home Care: Warning Signs

Notify your doctor if you have chronic glaucoma and any of the following:

Cloudiness of the cornea
Inability to take glaucoma medication
Loss of vision
Repeated vomiting
Severe eye pain
Worsening eye pain
Worsening eye redness
Worsening headaches

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Last Updated: Nov 5, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Chronic Glaucoma References:

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