Questions and Answers about Glaucoma | Glaucoma Research Foundation

Questions & Answers

Answers to the most commonly asked questions about glaucoma. Every week we will update this section with new information. We welcome your comments (we only ask that your comments are related to the question). “Questions & Answers” is made possible by a generous grant from the Delta Gamma Foundation.

Can Exercise Lower Eye Pressure?

Why are some glaucoma medications not available in a generic version?

Will cataract surgery affect my glaucoma?

How can I help my child with glaucoma in the classroom?

What is Normal Tension Glaucoma?

Can working on the computer affect my glaucoma?

Why are allergy medications contraindicated for people with glaucoma?

If I have a large optic nerve cup, does that mean I have glaucoma?

What are my chances of going blind if I am diagnosed with glaucoma?

If I have glaucoma in one eye will it spread to the other eye?

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