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Q: Glaucoma..?
Ok hi, im only 16, and i think i might have glaucoma in my right eye. Lately it hasnt had the best vision and ive been getting some kick asss headaches. I read the symptoms, and those are two of them, I have an eye doctor apointment tomorow morning. Is Glaucoma able to get treated? Like without surgery? Im not 100% sure i have it, and im hoping i do NOT. But anyone with it, can you please tell me if its treatable. I don't wanna go blind, im only 16 :( the cost isnt a problem :) if itll keep me from loosing my sight, it doesnt matter.

A: Don't panic.I don't thing you have glaucoma.You only 16 years old very unusual happen at this ago unless congenital type and will start has problem at earlier age.I don't know where you get those information.In rairly type case;acute glaucoma;sudden build up intra eye pressure symptom will be sever eye pain and lose of vision.In short time(24-48hour) will become blindness.This is very uncommon case. and need to treat at once The common case will happen in not your age due to optic nerve damage by high eye pressure or normal pressure usually has no symptom until optic nerve damage;will be lose side vision (can only see central part of view).For treatment;eye drops,laser or surgery .I think your vision no good possible eye need a correction eye glasses.Headache is very common if your eye need glasses.Go to see your eye doctor.

Q: glaucoma????????????????
my doctor told me i might have glaucoma due to my eye examinations.. but im just curious... when you have glaucoma is your eye sort of red [due to veins] around the iris?

A: my doctor checked my eyes for glaucoma only after seeing my eyes were red, and my eye lids were a bit swollen and did not show any fold. The best way to check if you have glaucoma, to have your eyes pressure checked. it does not hurt a bit and it just takes a while to know if your pressure is indeed high or low.

Q: What is glaucoma and is it real serious?
I had went to the eye doctor last week. I was prescribed with eye glasses. The eye doc said that I need to go and get a glaucoma test done, because there is a thinning in the wall in my eye. I don't know what that means, but the doc said I need to get it done and I don't know what glaucoma means.

A: Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that gradually steal sight without warning. Vision loss is caused by damage to the optic nerve. Early detection is vital to stopping the progress of the disease, so you are doing exactly the right thing. The thinning of your corneal wall may indicate damage to your optic nerve, which is why your eye doctor wants you tested. You will be sent for a glaucoma test, and if you test positive, treatment will begin. There is no cure for glaucoma, although many scientists are working on one. However, medication or surgery can slow or prevent further vision loss, or stop it before it starts. You will likely only need eye drops on a daily basis, if indeed you do have glaucoma. I do want to correct the post above me related to high pressure within the eye as a the cause. Although it was once thought that high pressure within the eye, (interocular pressure, or IOP) is the main cause of this optic nerve damage, we now know that other factors must also be involved because even people with “normal” levels of pressure can experience vision loss from glaucoma. IOP is clearly a risk factor, just not the only cause. Some other risk factors are: Corneal wall thickness less than .5mm (your risk factor) diabetes hypertension extreme nearsightedness advanced age use of steroids Hope this was helpful, and best of luck

Q: How to play for glaucoma operation without insurance?
My friend's parents are divorced, and his dad has glaucoma which will take away his vision unless he gets surgery? He does not have health insurance. How can he pay for this?

A: possess as much information as you could maybe is one of the options,however it is quite time consuming,here http://www.HealthInsuranceIdeas.info/free-online-health-insurance.htm is the resource i have ever had good experience.

Q: How long does someone with glaucoma last without going blind?
My boy friends just told me he has glaucoma and I dont know hwo to ask him so hopefully some one else can aswer my question? I love him but Im worried.

A: glaucoma is a disease that results in a high pressure in the eyes that if not treated can damage the optic nerve and cause blindness. Treatment usually involves eye drops. Laser treatment is an option too. My father had glaucoma with very high pressures in his eyes before he was diagnosed. Weeks after he started the drops his pressures dropped (this was very good). He did mention that the drops stung a little. Tell your friend he must continue with the treatment even if it hurts because they control it and it's better than going blind. You could check out the following site to start your research http://www.glaucoma.org/learn/what_is_glaucom.php good luck

Q: How often should you have your eyes checked if you have glaucoma?
I have glaucoma and have been have my eyes checked every six months. Is it necessary to check this often?

A: If the examiner so advises. Certainly once a year as a minimum. I've put people on shorter intervals if I thought there was cause, right down to 3/12. (Unstable pressures, field defects needing more than average monitoring...) The alternate exam might not have to be a full refraction appointment, if part of a planned program.

Q: Whats the difference between selective and non selective beta blockers for glaucoma treatment?
I've been researching glaucoma medications, and I don't understand the diff. between selective and non selective beta blockers for glaucoma treatment. Also, there are some glaucoma medications which drain the aqueous humor out of another part of the eye; does anyone know what part that is?

A: first of all ,selective means b1 receptors in glaucoma ,like betoptic ,non selective mean both b1 and b 2 receptors ,the difference is non selective like timolol cannot be given to asthmatic and heart patients ,while selctive can be and are more selective for receptors within the eye,regarding draining ,u mean trablecular meshwork and schlemms canal

Q: What cold medicines can my father on blood pressure medicines with glaucoma take?
My father is 79 and takes blood pressure medicine so he can't take any of the regular over the counter cold medicines. Because of glaucoma he can't take Coricidin which is the usual alternative for people in his situation. Is there any medication, over the counter or by prescription, that he could take for coughing and congestion? I worry that on about the third night of not being able to sleep he'll just not care and take one of the regular cold medicines and suffer a stroke or whatever adverse effects there are.

A: purple sticky punch, works for me every time.

Q: What lifestyle changes can be made to help keep eye pressure down in glaucoma victims?
Taking eye drops is the one method but what advise would somebody with glaucoma who needs to keep pressure down need to know. Will physical exercise or drinking alcohol affect eye pressure? Are there any tips to keep eye pressure down (I do know about the THC cannabis link)

A: I found a few tips in this article: http://www.drkoop.com/ency/93/guides/000025_10.html

Q: How to prevent glaucoma in dogs?
Our dog recently got kicked in the head by a cow, and his eye seemed fine until we took him to the vet where they did surgery to remove dead blood vessels. Now it looks terrible and we're worried about glaucoma. Anyone with the same experience?

A: No, I never ever had that experience. I only had one dog in my life, when I was 7. He was put to death because he attacked my neighbor. My dad never told me what happened to him until late 2007. He was gone in 1997. It was an Alaskan husky. For your information, i would recommend, having your dog checked out by other experienced vets.

Q: How likely is it for me to develop glaucoma?
I went to my optometrist on Thursday to get my glasses renewed. One of the things they did was a glaucoma test. My pressure had increased from 22mmHg last year to 26 & 27mmHg this year. I am nearsighted, but my peripheral vision is fine. What are the chances? Thanks. In case it helps, I have 20/80 in both eyes.

A: Get an appointment with an opthalmologist. Risk is high to develop glaucoma when intraocular pressure is above 22mmHg. You may not yet have glaucoma. The term of glaucoma is characterized with a disease in which the optic nerve is damaged. One person may develop nerve damage at a relatively low pressure, while another person may have high eye pressure for years and yet never develop damage. However, you have the need to start controlling the intraocular pressure. Most common treatment is timolol eyedrops. Its a beta-adrenergic receptor antagonists. Your doctor will start with the lowest dosage and subsequent appointments to check its control/treatment accuracy. If you leave your condition uncontrolled, the consequences are severe. Untreated glaucoma leads to permanent damage of the optic nerve and resultant visual field loss, which can progress to blindness.

Q: What negatively effects people with glaucoma?
Alcohol consumption, stenuous exercise, diet? Are there anythings you shouldn't be doing or consuming as a person with glaucoma? Are there things that raise your occular pressure?

A: FT. LAUDERDALE, F.L. -- May 8, 2006 -- Research from Harvard Medical School shows that more alcohol might be better than less when it comes to lowering intra-ocular pressure and protecting the eye from vision loss associated with open-angle glaucoma, contrary to what virtually every other medical study in recent years has reported. The researchers cautioned, however, that they are not recommending that regular alcohol consumption should be a recommended part of one's daily diet. http://www.pslgroup.com/dg/25A892.htm Frequently Asked Questions Here are some frequently asked questions related to glaucoma. http://www.ehealthmd.com/library/glaucoma/GLC_faq.html

Q: What is the dangers to keep an eye that is damaged from glaucoma?
I think that the readers are not understanding the nature of the question. I know what glaucoma is. I was inquiring about the damaged eye, ( if removal of the damaged eyeball is needed, or does it depend on a case by case )

A: no the eye never needs to be removed in glaucoma.its very rare that a removal of the eye is ever required for any disease. the only thing that would require this would be a malignant tumour in the eye.

Q: what type of things can effect your glaucoma test at the eye doctor?
I need to know what type of things can effect a eye pressure test or glaucoma test. Like if you stay up all night and don't go to sleep would that effect your test and make your eye pressure higher or something. I wanted to know because I slept all day today don't know if I can sleep tonight.

A: I had high intraocular pressure and my doctor told me that there wasn't much except medications that would effect it. Allergies don't, lack of sleep won't.

Q: What causes the blurriness in glaucoma?
I'm 14. I've been wondering if the blurriness is caused by the pressure on the eye, or is it just irreversible vision lost? If it's just the pressure, are there any surgeries that relieve the pressure? If there is, would that relieve the blurriness in my left eye? I have Glaucoma in both of my eyes, but the left eye is basically useless since I can't see anything. Another question, lol , would not wearing my glasses worsen the glaucoma?

A: It sounds to me like you're describing two separate issues. One is glaucoma, which if you have you have probably had for quite some time. Second, is the blurred vision, which may not necessarily be related to the glaucoma. You say your left I can't see anything. Is that with or without glasses? And no, not wearing glasses has no impact upon glaucoma. There are surgeries to relieve eye pressure but that is not indicated in every person who has glaucoma. If you indeed have glaucoma, likely you are on drops for pressure relief.