Glaucoma in Babies and Children (2016) by International Glaucoma Association PDF

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The International Glaucoma Association is, as its name suggests, primarily a provider of information about the group of eye conditions known as glaucoma. This guide has been written to give you an introduction to glaucoma in babies and children. This booklet in intended to help you understand the conditions and the reasons for treatment to help ensure that useful sight is retained for life. If eye drops have been prescribed (this is not always the case), it is important the treatment is adhered to. In either case, it is vital that follow-up appointments are attended. If there are any early signs of change, treatment can be prescribed accordingly. If you are told that your baby or child has glaucoma it can be a devastating piece of news. However, there is much that can be done to save their sight. In this booklet you will find answers to many of the questions that have been asked by parents over the years. We hope it will be helpful and if you still have unanswered questions, please do not hesitate to telephone our Sightline on 01233 64 81 70 where you will find people who will be able to help.

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