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Eye Pressure not decreasing

2019-06-27 15:48:35
Eye pressure (IOP) is consistent between 35-40 and not decreasing with Acetazolamide (Na) x 3, is operation only remedy? And what id the percentage % of successful operation ?
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Your doctor will ascertain the cause of high pressure. If no decrease in IOP is there inspite of maximal drugs, surgery is indicated.
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Recheck with your doctor the cause of  high IOP. Get IOP check up with both NCT and Applanation tonometry, .Then take final decision in consultation with your doctor.
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Take second opinion if needed

Answered2019-06-28 07:03:58

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