In the early 90s an opthomologist diagnosed glaucoma (left IOP of 26) and
told me I could be blind in 8 years. I was given samples of a drug (name
unremembered) which I was supposed to put in my eyes for the rest of my
life. Given the warnings about possible heart muscle deterioration and the
understanding I would develop a tolerance to the drug that would gradually
reduce effectiveness, I decided to not to take it. Though the doc told me
eye exercises were futile, I resumed doing them (had been doing them
previously but had stopped). At the same time, my time in front of a CRT
probably lessened as well.

Approx 8 years later and experiencing no loss of peripheral vision, I got an
eye exam from an optomotrist. Eye pressure normal, no glaucoma. More than 10
years now and no noticeable vision loss.

Suggest anyone getting diagnosed with glaucoma wait a few weeks and get a
second opinion before dedicating themselves to dubious medication for the
rest of their lives.

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