Eye Pressure not decreasing

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Asked for Female, 54 Years

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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Dr. Harpreet Singh Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon 23 yrs exp Ludhiana · Accepted Answer

Dr. Harpreet Singh

Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon 23 yrs exp Ludhiana

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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