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Does Meth Consumption During Pregnancy Cause Glaucoma In Child?

i took my step son for eye check up. they think he has glaucoma, he has lots of pressure & extreme cupping? we go for more test Friday. We believe his bilogical mother used meth while she was pregnant. Could that cause glaucoma? & my step son takes medicine for add, is that dangerous with glaucoma
Mon, 19 May 2014
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For confirming glaucoma you have to take IOT. Fund-us examination to examine optic disc and cup. Field of vision is to be taken. If these test there is indication then gonio scopy can be done to to diagnose type of glaucoma.
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Does Meth Consumption During Pregnancy Cause Glaucoma In Child?

For confirming glaucoma you have to take IOT. Fund-us examination to examine optic disc and cup. Field of vision is to be taken. If these test there is indication then gonio scopy can be done to to diagnose type of glaucoma.