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Optic atrophy
Due to mature cataract Left eye pressure increase, after cataract surgery left eye pressure reduced to 16, and right eye 17. Ripatec eye drops still going. Is this eye drop necessary for now and
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Can't comment without examining the eye. Please consult local glaucoma specialist for complete eye examination and further management
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Continously monitoring of iop, is necessary. Pl consult glaucoma specialist for further evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Sana Rasheed
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
4 yrs exp
Bangalore
That can be decided only after serial monitoring of iop,visual fields and your nerve, if everything is stable only then, it can be stopped...
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