Glaucoma

merika · Dec 19th, 2006, 11:02 PM

Has anyone had treatments for glaucoma? I visited an opthalmologist today because I had been having trouble with the vision in my left eye, and she said I had symptoms of glaucoma with damage to the optic nerves. I'm quite worried.

Janos614 · Dec 19th, 2006, 11:53 PM

My mother has it right now- she's a doctor, so if there is anything specific that you'd like to ask, PM me. Hang in there!

boxermom · Dec 20th, 2006, 10:43 PM

There is treatment for it--what did your dr. say about her recommendations for you?

merika · Dec 21st, 2006, 04:32 PM

Eyedrops..for the rest of my life, apparently...

boxermom · Dec 21st, 2006, 05:17 PM

It looks like Janos614 could be a good source of info for you, medhavini. From what I know of glaucoma (a friend has it), the eyedrops are forever. Better than the alternative of gradual blindness. Thank goodness they found it before your eyesight was really impaired! Or are you already having symptoms? I have a family history of glaucoma on both parents' sides, so my dr. checks me carefully every year.

Best wishes for successful treatment.

Dec 19th, 2006, 11:02 PM	#1
merika Sac Himalaya Location: In front of a computer	Glaucoma Has anyone had treatments for glaucoma? I visited an opthalmologist today because I had been having trouble with the vision in my left eye, and she said I had symptoms of glaucoma with damage to the optic nerves. I'm quite worried. __________________ I will also gladly authenticate your chocolates for you.

Dec 19th, 2006, 11:53 PM	#2
Janos614 New Damier Convert! Location: NYC	Re: Glaucoma My mother has it right now- she's a doctor, so if there is anything specific that you'd like to ask, PM me. Hang in there!

Dec 20th, 2006, 10:43 PM	#3
boxermom Member Location: North Carolina	Re: Glaucoma There is treatment for it--what did your dr. say about her recommendations for you?

Dec 21st, 2006, 04:32 PM	#4
merika Sac Himalaya Location: In front of a computer	Re: Glaucoma Eyedrops..for the rest of my life, apparently... __________________ I will also gladly authenticate your chocolates for you.

Dec 21st, 2006, 05:17 PM	#5
boxermom Member Location: North Carolina	Re: Glaucoma It looks like Janos614 could be a good source of info for you, medhavini. From what I know of glaucoma (a friend has it), the eyedrops are forever. Better than the alternative of gradual blindness. Thank goodness they found it before your eyesight was really impaired! Or are you already having symptoms? I have a family history of glaucoma on both parents' sides, so my dr. checks me carefully every year. Best wishes for successful treatment.