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CAN LUBRICATING DROPS INCREASE IOP?

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"Alberto" <sp…@nothx.com> wrote in message <news:2Lz9d.31167$N45.804560@twister2.libero.it>… > hello to everybody! > As I often use a lubricant to wear contact lenses, I was wondering whether > some kinds of lubricating drops may cause an increase in IOP. My drops > contain disodic EDTA, Thimerosal, hydrophile polymers. > It’s just a doubt I have: I have no specific reason to think lubricants may > be dangerous… > Thank you for your help > Alberto

No, lubricating drops cannot raise IOP.  Nevertheless, those who use both ocular lubricating drops and medications to lower IOP should be careful to avoid using the lubricants shortly before the glaucoma medications. This might provide a barrier to the absorpion of the glaucoma drops. –Rick Cohn, MD

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Soft contact lenses CAN NOT increase IOP.  If you are taking Glaucoma meds, you should put your meds in before or after contact lens wear.   Dr. Ted Roxan http://visionupdate.net/ – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -On Mon, 11 Oct 2004 09:02:41 GMT, "Alberto" <sp…@nothx.com> wrote: >Dear Dr. Cohn, >thank you very much for your reply. >I was wondering also whether  soft contact lenses for daily wear might lead >to an increase in IOP and whether they can be worn if a person has an high >IOP or glaucoma. >Alberto

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Dear Dr. Cohn, thank you very much for your reply. I was wondering also whether  soft contact lenses for daily wear might lead to an increase in IOP and whether they can be worn if a person has an high IOP or glaucoma. Alberto

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<snip> Dr. Cohn, Are homeopathic eyedrops for dry eyes, irritation, allergies, etc. safe for those who have had trabs?  Do they work?  One brand I’ve been looking at is: Similasan Eye Drops.  It seems any irritant–smog, ragweed, whatever just stings my eyes constantly.  I use patanol with some success but it doesn’t work after long regular use.  Any suggestions? Thanks. John.

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hello to everybody! As I often use a lubricant to wear contact lenses, I was wondering whether some kinds of lubricating drops may cause an increase in IOP. My drops contain disodic EDTA, Thimerosal, hydrophile polymers. It’s just a doubt I have: I have no specific reason to think lubricants may be dangerous… Thank you for your help Alberto

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jeh <je…@spamalltel.net> wrote in message <news:HhCgd.1183$oh4.618@fe61.usenetserver.com>… > <snip> > Dr. Cohn, > Are homeopathic eyedrops for dry eyes, irritation, allergies, etc. safe > for those who have had trabs?  Do they work?  One brand I’ve been > looking at is: Similasan Eye Drops.  It seems any irritant–smog, > ragweed, whatever just stings my eyes constantly.  I use patanol with > some success but it doesn’t work after long regular use.  Any suggestions? > Thanks. > John.

Pretty much all lubricant drops are safe after a trab.  Unless a bleb is particularly thin (ask your doc), which frequently occurs months after a trab, these drops can be used safely.  Best to stick with a sterile botttle to decrease any risk of infection, especially close to the time of surgery.  A very thin-walled or "cystic" bleb may increase the risk of serious eye infections after surgery and any manipulation could be cause for concern.  Hope that helps. –Rick Cohn, MD

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Thank you very much, Dr. Roxan alberto "Dr. Ted Roxan" <edi…@visionupdate.net> ha scritto nel messaggio news:qjtlm0t96l660litk6c3cs07pcip5sa34g@4ax.com… – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Soft contact lenses CAN NOT increase IOP.  If you are taking Glaucoma > meds, you should put your meds in before or after contact lens wear. > Dr. Ted Roxan > http://visionupdate.net/ > On Mon, 11 Oct 2004 09:02:41 GMT, "Alberto" <sp…@nothx.com> wrote: > >Dear Dr. Cohn, > >thank you very much for your reply. > >I was wondering also whether  soft contact lenses for daily wear might lead > >to an increase in IOP and whether they can be worn if a person has an high > >IOP or glaucoma. > >Alberto

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