What is Glaucoma?

1. Glaucoma. American Optometric Association.
2. Optic nerve. Healthline. January 21, 2018.
3. Kaur H, Kochar R. Glaucoma: the silent thief of vision. ARC Journal of Nutrition and Growth. 2016;2(1).
4. January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. Glaucoma Research Foundation.
5. About us. South African Glaucoma Society.

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Types of glaucoma

1. Glaucoma. American Optometric Association.
2. Types of glaucoma. Glaucoma Research Foundation.
3. Cornea. Healthline. January 19, 2018.
4. Kaur H, Kochar R. Glaucoma: the silent thief of vision. ARC Journal of Nutrition and Growth. 2016;2(1).

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Am I at risk for glaucoma?

1. Glaucoma. American Optometric Association.
2. Are you at risk for glaucoma? Glaucoma Research Foundation.
3. McMonnies CW. Glaucoma history and risk factors. J Optom. 2017;10(2):71-78.
4. Coleman AL, Kodjebacheva G. Risk factors for glaucoma needing more attention. The Open Ophthalmology Journal. 2009;3:38-42.
5. Allison K, Patel D, Alabi O. Epidemiology of glaucoma: the past, present, and predictions for the future. Cureus. 12(11):e11686.

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Treating and managing glaucoma

1. Glaucoma. American Optometric Association.
2. Council for Medical Schemes. Glaucoma. CMScript. 2021(1):1-4.
3. Glaucoma diagnosis & treatment. Mayo Clinic. 2023.
4. Glaucoma surgery. Glaucoma Research Foundation. April 18, 2023.
5. Boyd K. What is a glaucoma drainage implant? American Academy of Ophthalmology. May 10, 2023.
6. How compliance can help save your sight. Glaucoma Research Foundation. May 16, 2022.

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Glaucoma and PMB rights

1. Council for Medical Schemes. Glaucoma. CMScript. 2021(1):1-4.
2. Prescribed minimum benefits. Council for Medical Schemes.
3. Glaucoma. American Optometric Association.
4. Kaur H, Kochar R. Glaucoma: the silent thief of vision. ARC Journal of Nutrition and Growth. 2016;2(1).
5. January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. Glaucoma Research Foundation.
6. Council for Medical Schemes. Member of a medical scheme? Know your guaranteed benefits! CMScript. 2014(8):1-3.
7. Contact us. Council for Medical Schemes.

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Resources for glaucoma patients

1. How compliance can help save your sight. Glaucoma Research Foundation. May 16, 2022. 
2. Frequently asked questions. South African Glaucoma Society. 

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