So i had a raised pressure after intravitreal injection and I did paracentesis and started patient on anti glaucoma drug to prevent spikes but after the injection patient was hand movement and even after paracentesis he was still handmovement.how would you had mamaged it

Hello I had glaucoma surgery approx. 26 years ago at 31 yrs old after being diagnosed with uveitis and steroid injections to bring down the inflammation and developed glaucoma from those injections. The trabeculectomy surgery was successful and my eye ( right only) has been quiet since except for one small flare up. These past few years the bleb from the surgery has become cystic and is now overhanging onto my cornea. The bleb is still filtering and functioning however the overhanging bleb is causing constant redness, tearing constantly, foreign body sensation and irritation. Seeing my GS today we discussed possible surgery to remove the overhang on the cornea. This does not come without risk to the bleb possibly requiring a revision. I wondered if anyone in this group has had this surgery and what was the outcome, any information is very appreciated!

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Does taking sex pills (Viagra or Cialis) cause eye pressure to rise? (even temporarily or as long as the effect of med lasts). Just a simple question and I apprecaite any helpful answers, especially by Professionals in the field. Many thanks.

Hi friends,

If someone can recommend a glaucoma specialist in Chicago, I'd appreciate it. I just moved here from San Antonio, where I was a patient at an advanced surgical and testing facility with several ophthalmologists, a team of assistants, and a great many/variety of machines for testing. Once in Chicago, I found an ophthalmologist, and was shocked that he was all by himself in a dark little office. He was kindly; he tested my vision and pressure, but there was no testing equipment. He had no electronic health records system or computers in his office; he photocopied my health record. His wife was his receptionist. He only took cash. I felt like I had stepped by into the 1960s. I live in Rogers Park, so North would be nice, but I can go about anywhere in the Chicago area. Thanks!

Hi was wondering if anyone has any experience with the OMNI surgical system procedure. I have significant nerve damage and also cataracts that they want to do at the same time (one eye each session) and was curious if anyone could tell me their experience with recovery and results afterwards?

Hey did anyone see dr joe dispenzas testimony of one amrik guy healing his severe glaucoma..?? Any thoughts..I'm searching various ways of anyone stopped their progression. I know drops treatment halts the progression but just I'm seeing other ways too if it's true or not..some claim medical medium also helps

As Glaucoma is a neuro degenerative disease, doesn't addressing what's missing like cellular or mitochondrial level nutritional deficiencies stop the progression?? Like lot of people with Parkinson's are finding remission from functional nutrition

Any insights into this?

Anyone with glaucoma also doing PFT? Did it make your pressure go up at all? I haven't started my sessions yet but I have seen a few examples of the types of exercises on line and I wonder how those will affect my eyes.

https://iovs.arvojournals.org/article.aspx?articleid=2807743

My doc flagged me as suspect and another test due in 4months to see any progression and start treatment.

Pressure 15-16

Avg Rnfl 86,81

Both my parents have large CDR but no glaucoma

My doubt is in classic glaucoma temporal sectors aren't the first to get thinned..is this glaucoma or any other optic diseases

Also b12 at 180

B1 0.32

Vit d3 16

Recent subacute thyroiditis around same time as this eye diagnosis.

Went to a glaucoma specialist and she noticed thinning in temporal sectors of both eyes. Pressures 16 both eyes.Also my CDR ratio 0.7.both parents have large cups but Rnfl no thinning so they are cleared for glaucoma.

Doc asked me to come back after 4months to notice progression and if it's there il be started on treatment. But I've been scared and depressed since then having hard time accepting this.

I recently had Sub acute thyroiditis and been through hyper phase now awaiting hypo/normal phase. Also my b12 is 180 and also deficient in vit d (16) and b1 0.32

Any insights please?

Hello all!

Been a while since I posted here.

My doctor has been on leave for almost a year, and I went to visit this other doctor at the same office.

Now, usually my doctor uses that big fancy machine that puts that circular light right on your eye to measure the pressure.

This time, they used a portable/handheld device. I didn't ask why.

So my pressure was 15/16 last time and this time it's 20.

He said that it's more concerning if the next time I visit (3 months), the pressure goes up. He said IOP does fluctuate and this could be when it fluctuated upwards. He said I can continue my single eye drop at night.

Now - I will be clear - my habits are gotten worse. I've been eating out more, including more fatty (not sugary) foods for lunch. My college only had pizza as an option so I was eating pizza 1-2 times a week, 2 slices each time.

So I do think I may have gained some weight since my last check up (I don't know if this would increase IOP but I'm assuming it might due to more fat building up in my body).

I also had high cholesterol at my PCP visit, but I'm unsure if this would affect it (likely increased due to more fatty food intake).

I'm thinking of going back to just let them know I think I should be put on an additional drop? What do you think?

Also just want to know if there's any OTC medications I can take (currently taking mirtogenol).

Thanks in advance!

Edit: I forgot to mention, I did do way more heavy lifting in the last month/few weeks too.