Can any vitamins stop my glaucoma from getting worse?
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Are there any specific kinds of vitamins or nutrients I can take that will prevent my glaucoma from worsening?Glaucoma has the potential to damage the optic nerve and cause vision loss. Most of the time, it is associated with elevated pressure inside the eye. Eye drops and surgery are the most effective ways to lower the pressure and prevent future damage.
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