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Glaucoma in eye

2023-09-29 08:44:19
Asking for 53 year old. Diabetic for 15 years. Rnfl thickness OD 82um OS 94um IOP is in normal limits without medication. Ganglion Cell And Rnfl report attached. My question is how fast can glaucoma progress? How many years it take to blindness?
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Be under regular follow up and get your iop tested at regular intervals. Progression of glaucoma depends on various factors

Answered2023-09-29 11:02:12

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Normal. Pl follow up with your Doctor.

Answered2023-09-30 01:47:41

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Regular follow up is needed

Answered2023-09-29 18:03:59

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Everything under normal limits as of now. Regular annual checkups are advised. Glaucoma progression after its onset is based on patients compliance to the treatment

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Get IOP tested at regular intervals. Please consult online / local glaucoma specialist to understand your condition better.

Answered2023-09-29 09:40:58

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You have to monitor iop at regular interval. Follow up to glaucoma specialist regularly.

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