We hope to one day restore vision lost from glaucoma, but that can't presently be done. Existing treatments slow the process for most patients so no meaningful vision loss occurs in their lifetime. There are, however, several potential avenues to a cure.e hope to one day restore vision lost from glaucoma, but that can't presently be done. Existing treatments slow the process for most patients so no meaningful vision loss occurs in their lifetime. There are, however, several potential avenues to a cure.
Paracentesis is a procedure in which a needle or catheter is inserted into the peritoneal cavity to obtain ascitic fluid for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.Ascitic fluid may be used to help determine the etiology of ascites, as well as to evaluate for infection or presence of cancer.
Paracentesis is a procedure that involves the removal of accumulated fluid in the belly. This is known as peritoneal fluid and the buildup of fluid is referred to as ascites. This may be caused due to inflammation, infection, injury, cancer or cirrhosis. The fluid is extracted from the belly by inserting a thin long needle.