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What a terrific response. Very illuminating.

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In reply to your Query, I had a similar experience and had this combination implant and trabeculectomy  operation 3 1/2 years ago and it stabilized my pressure to 14-18. up to now. However Intraocular pressure is not the complete answer to glaucoma but is the only factor doctors can do anything about. Peripheral vision loss may continue.  However if you do have  the operation, make sure of the following:  1. The doctor should be very experienced having done thousands      of cataracts and at least hundreds of these combination . Go      to a "cataract mill" specializing only in these operations. 2. Make sure he gives you an injection of anti-scarring medication     such as 5FU. etc.. If you have any questions, please contact me and let me know how you make out. Good Luck Murray mrose…@suffolk.lib.ny.us m…@adstone.com to:<clark_sim…@mindlink.bc.cawrote: – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text ->My mother has the following case scenario and was wondering what her >options were. She would like to hear from individuals who have had >similar medical histories.  Below in her words are the details.  Any >comments or suggestions would be appreciated. >Brief CASE HISTORY              April 02, 1997 >1.- I’ve had GLAUCOMA for ten years (1987 – 1997). >2.- It was discovered  - by accident – when I went to the Hospital >    for an update on my Contact Lens prescription. >3.- I was immediately referred to the GLAUCOMA Clinic, which just >    happened to be in progress at the time. >4.- After a thorough Examination, I was diagnosed with >    PSEUDO-EXFOLIATION Glaucoma – most often found in Fair >    Skinned, Blue Eyed people, of Nordic Origin. >5.- Despite Faithfully following the prescribed Treatment of >    a) Daily DROPS >    b)  Regular VISUAL FIELD checks >    c)  LASER  (twice). >    the condition in my LEFT Eye has deteriorated to the point >    where my Ophthalmologist (a Glaucoma Specialist) wants to do >    "double" Surgery – CATARACT + GLAUCOMA – at the SAME time. >6.- Although I’ve known people who’ve had ONE-or the-OTHER, but NONE >    who’ve had BOTH "simultaneously", I am understandably   >    APPREHENSIVE. >7.- The Doctor claims the chances of a CATASTROPHE occurring are 2%, >    versus 15% of going BLIND in the LEFT eye, without surgical >    intervention. >8.- HIS Recommendation,  -   MY Decision. >Please Note this ADDENDUM >I have GLAUCOMA in BOTH Eyes, BUT the "DOUBLE" Surgery >(CATARACT/GLAUCOMA) applies STRICTLY to the "LEFT" Eye, ONLY. >Thanks.

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