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Glaucoma suspect

2023-12-25 21:32:45
Does a cup to disc ratio of 0.7 and 0.8 along with 20mmhg and 22mmhg of pressure warrants glaucoma? 19 years old, no family history of glaucoma, no steroid use, high myopia(-7.5), slightly large optic discs too.
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You are a suspect case of glaucoma. Please get yourself evaluated by a glaucoma specialist. Also be in regular follow up.

Answered2023-12-26 17:21:06

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Yes   Please get vfa, oct rnfl,  cct test done. Consult local glaucoma specialist

Answered2023-12-26 09:49:52

YESNO

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Pl have regular check ups of iop,and evaluation for glaucoma. Pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment.

Answered2023-12-26 02:58:06

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Yes monitorig required , should do glaucoma oct, 6 months follow up .

Answered2023-12-26 02:55:14

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