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Symptoms of glaucoma
I went to the doctor for checkup and took tests for glaucoma. The doctor advised me to take regular drops for lifelong since its the starting stage for glaucoma. I'm confused whether to take it or consult with other doctor. What it the treatment for this..? And i want to know the diet plan also...? Is there any side affects it taking drops lifelong.
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If someone has Frequent change of number,heaviness etc and gets regular eye check up,And during examination. Iop is found to be raised marginally then detailed evaluation should be done before starting the treatment and if Oct and field changes are contributory then treatment has to be carried out.secondly if there is history of prolong use of steroids then also there might be raised iop which if neglected may turn into glaumatous changes.
So it will be better to have a second opinion especially from a glaucoma specialist.
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A. I can understand your concern but it is very difficult to comment without examining you.kindly share your test reports so that I may guide you better
B. Diet has no relation with glaucoma
C. If glaucoma is present then you will need eyedrops for life long.
Antiglaucoma eyedrops has minimal side effects like redness, pricking sensation
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Unfortunately glaucoma mostly is an asymptomatic disease and is called "the silent killer of vision" . It is detected in early stages by clinical examination and confirmed by tests like perimetry and Oct.
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the first line of treatment is medication if it is open angle type of glaucoma and medicines have to be taken life long .
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if u have doubt u may seek second opinion. it's your right
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