Can any vitamins stop my glaucoma from getting worse?

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Q. Are there any specific kinds of vitamins or nutrients I can take that will prevent my glaucoma from worsening?

A. There have been no convincing studies that show that vitamin intake or dietary supplements can treat glaucoma once it is diagnosed.

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