Glaucoma Disease

Wrongly diagnosed

Question:

It’s been a long time. My pupils were dilated and the back of my eyes examined. I don’t recall certainty of damage, only that the pressure would eventually cause damage. This doc bought my previous doc’s practice. That was my first and last visit.

Response:

In the early 90s an opthomologist diagnosed glaucoma (left IOP of 26) and told me I could be blind in 8 years. I was given samples of a drug (name unremembered) which I was supposed to put in my eyes for the rest of my life. Given the warnings about possible heart muscle deterioration and the understanding I would develop a tolerance to the drug that would gradually reduce effectiveness, I decided to not to take it. Though the doc told me eye exercises were futile, I resumed doing them (had been doing them previously but had stopped). At the same time, my time in front of a CRT probably lessened as well. Approx 8 years later and experiencing no loss of peripheral vision, I got an eye exam from an optomotrist. Eye pressure normal, no glaucoma. More than 10 years now and no noticeable vision loss. Suggest anyone getting diagnosed with glaucoma wait a few weeks and get a second opinion before dedicating themselves to dubious medication for the rest of their lives. nf

Response:

Personally I think if there is any question, a second opinion is always a good idea–from a glaucoma specialist. One high IOP reading does not mean glaucoma.  In fact, high eye pressures do not in themselves mean a person has or will develop glaucoma. Did the ophthalmalogist exam your optic nerves? -Gudrun

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