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My patchymetry reading of left eye is 617 and right eyes is 615 do i need to worry about glaucoma?
I was advised to repeat test after 6 months.kindly suggest
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Glaucoma can not be detected by pachymetry alone. Other parameters to be checked.
Please consult
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Dr. Ravi Chandna
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
9 yrs exp
Bhopal
A high Pachymetry actually is a protective factor in Glaucoma
So absolutely no need to worry
You need to understand, glaucoma is a very slow Disease and there are several ways to detect glaucoma early.
Kindly get an online consultation to address all your concerns
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
You need further investigations. Pl consult ophthalmologist with detailed history and reports and treatment taken for better evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Nikhilesh Shete
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Sangli
Various other parameters also needs to be checked.
Please consult for detail evaluation.
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