Chronic Glaucoma
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Chronic Glaucoma Outlook
What to expect with chronic glaucoma:
Most people respond very well to treatment.
The rate of
vision loss
is very slow in those who receive treatment.
With treatment, about 20 percent of people develop significant
vision loss
over 20 years.
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Chronic Glaucoma Complications
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Last Updated: Mar 12, 2008
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Chronic Glaucoma References:
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