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Hi, I had been to eye check up recently and I have following power -1.50 in right eye and -2.00 in left eye and my eye pressure is 10 in right eye and 12 in left eye. I am using specs from past 5 years. Few days back my dad has been diagnosed with steroid induced glaucoma. So should I also get glaucoma test done? My eye pressure is normal and doctor had not suspected anything during regular checkup except that I have computer vision syndrome due to continuous use of laptop and phone. My left eye is having more blurry compared to right. I thought it it's due to power. Please advice how is glaucoma detected and should I really get the test done as these are costly.
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No..u dont need a check up .
Just keep in mind that anytime due to any reason if steroids are used for you in future. Then get your eye pressures monitored.
There may be a genetic tendency for this.
Beyond that, no significance .
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Hi ma'am,
Your father has raised intraocular pressure due to steroid usage. Once steroids are stopped, his pressure will return to normal. But he is advised to get regular routine eye examination including intraocular pressure check and optic disc evaluation.
As for you, since you got your eyes examined recently and your dr has told that your eyes are normal, you need not worry. No need for any additional tests. in future, please be cautious when you use any form of steroid, be it oral/ inhalational/ topical. Get your eye pressure and routine eye examination done yearly.
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