The basics of good postoperative care after glaucoma surgery
Glaucoma patients are treated by lowering the intraocular pressure (IOP) to a level that it is not harmful to the optic nerve. This prevents or delays loss of vision. Lowering of the IOP can be achieved through use of eye medication, surgery or laser procedures. The most common glaucoma surgery is t...
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Language: | English |
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International Centre for Eye Health (ICEH), London
2016-10-01
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Series: | Community Eye Health Journal |
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Online Access: | http://www.cehjournal.org/article/the-basics-of-good-postoperative-care-after-glaucoma-surgery/ |