The air puff test is The air puff checks pressure, which good enough to tell if is only one risk factor for glaucoma. I have glaucoma. The air puff test alone is not enough to detect glaucoma accurately. Although good diet and exercise are with proper diet and always a good idea, there is no way to exercise. Glaucoma requires Glaucoma cannot be cured but can surgery to be cured.
Early detection can prevent the disease from progressing to a point where surgery is necessary.
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