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Opinion needed: Glaucoma is not controlled with medication then Which one is best in long term results for Glaucoma? 1. PI + iridotomy 2. Glaucoma Surgery

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The doctor takes that call depending on type of glaucoma , response to medications n other systemic condition as well All procedures have merit n issues ...the treatment has to tailored to individual ...  Read More

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 lifelon

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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 ...  Read More

Asking for 60 years. IOP in both eyes normal but on the borderline of glaucoma. What is the treatment for Normal Tension Glaucoma?

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Need glaucoma specialist opinion ...  Read More

Hello doctor i am having mild pain in eye which occurs just for about few minutes and also some eye redness. My eyes are also blinking excessively and they also stick sometimes. Should i go for glaucoma examination .i have had great dust exposure and my smartphone usage is also a lot.i am experiencing this for past 10 days..i am uploading a picture

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It doesn't seems to be Glaucoma, Most of software professionals don't know how to work on computer for long time without giving trouble to eyes. While working on computer number of blinking drasticall ...  Read More

Dear Sir, my IOP was 18/16 and I got diagnosed with glaucoma at 41 years of age. My mother got glaucoma at the age 67. My left eye cleared all the test but it's pupil also big 0.7. So my doctor started IOTIM for left eye and genfort for right glaucoma eye. Since then my eyes remain very tired. I have to close them very often to rest. Also, I have h

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You will have to continue the medicine for life long with regular check ups. Also Get your refraction done . ...  Read More

Hi Doctor.. I went for a regular eye checkup and got to know CD ratio of 0.7.. Please find the OCT and CCT report. My IOP is in normal range.. Doctor told can be normal tension glaucoma… Suggested to take HFA 24-2.. Am i having glaucoma? Please advise.. my family doesn't have history of glaucoma... What are the next steps to protect my vision..

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Seek consultation from Glaucoma specialist. ...  Read More

Can touching eyes again and again cause glaucoma? And can glaucoma occur in early 20's? And what are the symptoms of glaucoma?

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No... ...  Read More

How I know that I am suffering from glaucoma checked with doctor she told may be. Glaucoma is there u should check

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Hello A. Best test to ask for screening glaucoma is perimetry test B. You can't self diagnose glaucoma C. Doctor will examine the optic nerve head,record intraocular pressure and may advise for visual ...  Read More

Doctors please see my report and confirm is this glaucoma. My age is 25 . glaucoma can affect my vision completely

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Hi, Don't panic. To be diagnosed as a glaucoma patient you need to get eye pressure, gonioscopy, optic nerve head examination done from an Ophthalmologist. The diagnosis is never based on one field re ...  Read More

Hello, My GrandFather(Fathers Father), my GrandMother(Mothers Mother) & my Father are having Glaucoma. So is there any chance that I too will get Glaucoma. Do I need to get any test done, to check whether I'm Glaucome free. Can you guide me in this process...

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Hello, You have a strong family history of glaucoma from both sides( mother and father). So you should definitely get your detailed glaucoma screaming done, which will include IOP , gonioscopy and Oct ...  Read More

I am a glaucoma patient, i am 21 years old and have been suffering from this for more than 5+ years. For the past 2-3 years my eye pressure has been stable, the doctor advised me periodic eye checkup every 6 months, I want to use minoxidil for beard growth, can i use it or will it affect my glaucoma Problem?

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You can use minoxidil ...  Read More

These are my OCT reports. I have complained about my headache and the doctor told me it's not because of my eyes ..but now if i use my laptop for 5 hours it aggregates...its not full head mostly back of right eyes and then above both the eyes i have pain. Do i have glaucoma? Or what is it ?

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Hi, this test does not diagnose glaucoma. You must be facing digital vision syndrome. While using digital devices, every 20 minutes, you should take a 20 second break and look at a distant object 20 ...  Read More

Good evening Dear sir/ma'am I have glaucoma.. I follow up regularly with my Doctor..I need second opinion that's why m here...wannt to know about my eye pressure. here is my privious week eye check-up pressure measurement Left eye -14 Right eye - 12 Is this ok..??

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It's normal. For second opinion regarding glaucoma, it's better to take physical consultation. ...  Read More

Dear doctors , My eye sight is 0.25 sph and 0.75 cyl and 180degree axis . and doctor also gave atropine sulphate drops to use . Is it for glaucoma and it is cyl so am i effected with glaucoma. Here in my locality one person told those drops are for glaucoma. So i got doubt

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Atropine is not for glaucoma.in glaucoma, the iop will be raised.pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment. ...  Read More

Having glaucoma from 8 years and both eyes cataract surgery we done before 3 years ophthalmologist given a drops to use life long to prevent further vision loss is there is any effective treatment for Glaucoma in homeopathy please suggest permanent treatment to reduce glaucoma

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Yes, there is very effective Medicine in homeopathy. Consult and take proper homeopathic treatment. Avoid otc. ...  Read More

I have spehirical 0.5 and also recently got cylinderal also 0.5 is cylindercal dangerous. Is that glaucoma? Or infection? Can it be cured?

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Hi... cylinder in power is nothing serious...it is just power in different axis. There are two tyoe of powers, spherical and cylindrical...Happens in most of the people with glasses power.. it is not ...  Read More

Hi doctor, My father has been diagnosed with glaucoma and advised some vision tests and eye drop brimolol 2 times a day. His pressures are 26 and 24. I wanted to know what I should do next and how glaucoma is managed.

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Hi, It is advisable that you you use the medication as advised by you doctor and get his eye pressure checked once every 3 months. Also visual field test will need to be done once after 6 months, and ...  Read More

I have been diagnosed as borderline Glaucoma. I have allergic rhinitis symptoms. Can I use either Furamist AZ or Nasonex nasal Spray as advised by my ENT specialist. Earlier Furamist AZ has given me relief for allergic symptoms. I need to avoid steroids for Glaucoma. Please advise.

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Hi .. You can use Furamist ..but be sure you use it for a short period of time ..like 1/2 weeks, not for longer period of time or on a continuous basis. If you need to use it for a longer period..get ...  Read More

How Lumigan 0.01 % controls glaucoma. If eye pressure remains normal with its use , is it appropriate to say Glaucoma is under control?

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Hi. Lumigan increase the uveoscleral outflow, in normal words it increase the drainage of aqueous from the eye, which in return lowers the intraocular pressure mean IOP/ eye pressure. Different eye pr ...  Read More

I have glaucoma and i want complete analysis of this... With proper treatment what to do next.. How to preserve remaining eye sight and i also want to know my IOP.. Currently i am using - 6 power of lens in my left eye and my right eye is completely destroyed due to glaucoma i have this problem by birth.

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Hello I can understand your concern but information provided by you is incomplete For Complete analysis, kindly share your case file and test reports ...  Read More

Hello. I am 49 years old. I had a retina surgery on my left eye about 4 years back followed by a cataract surgery on the same eye within a gap of 6 months . My mother also had done the same surgery but at the age of 70 unlike me.i have always stayed n a routine checkup thrice a year. This time after having a close look in my eyes my doctor said tha

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They must have prescribed you some medicines,Please continue the medicines and get regular check up done. You are likely to be alright. ...  Read More

I am having glaucoma in right eye and now i had operation in my left eye for cataract.. Using iotim drop for controlling pressure in right eye.. Is it dangerous if i wont have operation right now

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Hello Cataract is a planned surgery and not an emergency Best time for cataract surgery is when patient feels that cataract disturb his daily chores. If this Cataract is not disturbing your routine ...  Read More

My brother is affected by Glaucoma. Dr's of LV Prasad, Hyderabad said that his eye is 90% damaged and they given some drops to save that 10% vision . It's been 1 month and now his eye got so red and it's painful. I want to show you image. Please suggest something.

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Hello Kindly share all case reports so that I may guide you better Regards. ...  Read More

I am given medicine for glaucoma. Medicine name is glo eye. I am having dizziness and headache after taking medicine. I took medicine after having 3 biscuits. Please let me know if i am taking it in wrong way. Should i tale it after having heavy food or light food?

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please share your prescriptions and detailed history of your problem. glaucoma is not common at this age. had you been using some steroid drops earlier. or have a second opinion. ...  Read More

I have pain in eyes for the last 2 years. 2 years back, I started my treatment from DMC, Ludhiana where after doing perimetry test, very low percentage of glaucoma disease detected for which eye drops continued for the last 2 years with periodically check up of eye pressure (IOP). But seven days back, again perimety test done and high percentage of

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Hello Information provided by you is incomplete Kindly share your case file and test reports so that I may guide you better Regards ...  Read More

Greetings of the day Actually my brother is suffering from glaucoma and he lost his vision in one eye(left). By birth only he has a big eye compare to right eye,the big one is in blue color and the right one is in back only. We have taken treatment once that is laser 1 in 2013. Now he has pain and continuous watering of eye and he has eye pressure

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this seems to be a case of cong uncontrolled glaucoma. the cond is alarming. please consult a glaucoma specialist. ...  Read More

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