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Screening for glaucoma: Consumer fact sheet
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Glaucoma can lead to vision loss and is more common among older adults. There is not enough evidence to weigh the benefits and harms of screening for glaucoma for people who have no symptoms or vision problems. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns or notice changes in your vision.
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blind, POAG, optic nerve, open-angle glaucoma, closed-angle glaucoma, eyesight
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Rated on: 6/1/2015 1:30:51 PM
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