Glaucoma

[Parnassia]

Originally Posted by old fed

optician = provide glasses, etc.

optometrist = can diagnose diseases and even provide prescriptions for diseases depending upon state laws. they are not opticians. https://www.ncsl.org/research/health...-practice.aspx

ophthalmologist = medical doctor specializing in ophthalmology

I understand the distinctions. Receiving such a life-altering diagnosis would still prompt me to get a second opinion.

[mojo101]

I have medicare advantage and get free eye exam each year,I go to Vision care and they check for glaucoma.

[old fed]

Originally Posted by Parnassia

I understand the distinctions. Receiving such a life-altering diagnosis would still prompt me to get a second opinion.

maybe you just mistyped?

"I would much rather some optician err on the side of caution instead of the opposite. End result...are you happy or angry?"

[Doogles31731]

For what it's worth, this is the result of a 2021 study of glaucoma -- Song et al (2021; https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-88322-4) in Strong association of glaucoma with atherosclerosis.


I have posted several references in the past about the reversal of atherosclerosis (causing less than 60% stenosis of arteries) on the basis of clinical and ultrasound evidence by high vitamin K supplements, provided that vitamin D concentrations are in the normal range.

It adds to the number of choices available.