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Dr. Christopher Teng, New York, New York - Supportive of self-tonometry

Dr Alexei Moraczewski, Winter Haven, Florida - Supportive of self-tonometry

I have been under the care of a glaucoma specialist for many years as a precaution because of strong family history of both this disease and other eye problems.  My vision was always so good that I never was concerned.  Then in 1999 and again in 2000 I had surgery both on eyes for detached retinas.  Thankfully these went well.   I continued my regular consultations with the glaucoma specialist.  My condition remained unchanged over all these years.  I felt all would be OK because I was living a healthy lifestyle, using my drops and getting regular exams.  Then I noticed some vision loss in