Glaucoma Vit B12 deficiency

2022-09-16 03:26:41
Disc suspected. My Intocular pressure is between 20 to 21. No family history. I am a patient of gastritis for 2 years. Which toubles my Vitamin B12 levels. Does B12 deficiency cause Glaucoma???
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There is no relationship between vitmain b12 levels and glaucoma

Answered2022-09-16 16:45:32

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Not related. 

Answered2022-09-16 06:18:15

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No..der is no correlation between vit deficiency nd glaucoma...do u have high spectacle power?

Answered2022-09-16 04:48:36

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Glaucoma is not related to vitamin B12 deficiency. But optic disc changes can be there with Vitamin B12 deficiency . which can mimic like glaucoma disc. Proper vision assessment And colour vision test and visual field should be checked
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treat vit B12 deficiency first.
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regular follow up needed

Answered2022-09-16 15:16:14

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No pl.

Answered2022-09-16 09:48:09

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No, there is no association between B12 deficiency and glaucoma. High BP and high blood sugar levels do damage the optic nerves.

Answered2022-09-16 07:03:01

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Vitamin B12 deficiency is not Risk factor for Glaucoma

Answered2022-09-16 05:54:00

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