Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
Glaucoma in eye
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?
Answers (6)
Get your queries answered instantly with Care AI FREE
20000+ health queries resolved in last month
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
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced eye specialist online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
+159
Be under regular follow up and get your iop tested at regular intervals.
Progression of glaucoma depends on various factors
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Normal. Pl follow up with your Doctor.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Rutvi Parikh
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
11 yrs exp
Vadodara
Regular follow up is needed
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Saba Kausar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Get IOP tested at regular intervals.
Please consult online / local glaucoma specialist to understand your condition better.
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Nikhilesh Shete
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Sangli
You have to monitor iop at regular interval.
Follow up to glaucoma specialist regularly.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.