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    What is Glaucoma and how is it caused?

    Question #63039. Asked by Bruce007. (Mar 01 06 11:40 PM)


    smeogalla

    		Glaucoma is a serious eye condition that involves an elevation in pressure inside the eye. Increased pressure results from a buildup of excess fluid in the eye. Glaucoma is a dangerous eye condition because it frequently progresses without obvious symptoms. This is why it is frequently referred to as "the sneak thief of sight."

    http://www.glaucoma.org.au/whatis.htm


    Mar 01 06, 11:57 PM
    xfacilitatorx

    		As for "cures", none yet. It can be eased with the ingestion of TeteraHydroCannabinol (THC or Marijuana). Laser teatment for different types of Glaucoma has also proven to be effective.


    http://www.reference.com/browse/wiki/Glaucoma


    Mar 02 06, 9:03 AM
    lindarandell

    		It is an eye condition. If you go for a check up at the opticians they do a test by blowing cold air into your eye and they can tell if you have the condition.

    Mar 22 06, 8:26 AM

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