Question 1

i have borderline glaucoma, how long will it be before it gets really bad?

Accepted Answer

Borderline glaucoma: Diagnosis from your ophthalmologist indicates you have risk factors coupled with suspicious results on your glaucoma tests that do not meet the criteria for the actual diagnosis of glaucoma. Some individuals never go on to develop overt glaucoma while others do progress. Regular follow up visits and testing will help develop a clearer answer over time.

Question 2

my mum had been diagnosted with borderline glaucoma. she is seeing some black points that are not disapering for several seconds.. how advanced is it?

Accepted Answer

Not related: The black spots in her vision are not related to glaucoma.  These are probably floaters.  Have her call her eye doctor about these.

Question 3

i have borderline glaucoma. how much vision loss will i have?

Accepted Answer

Glaucoma: Borderline is not really correct.  Either you have damage to the optic nerve making glaucoma, or you do not have damage.  You may have risk factors or finding that suggest you have or may develop glaucoma.  The amount of vision loss will be determined by how well it is controlled, if you do have glaucoma.

Question 4

have borderline glaucoma  with ocular hyper tension . no heart related issues . when i use timolol maleate 0.5% it hurts in the heart region. advise ?

Accepted Answer

Medication effects: Sometimes medicated eye drops are absorbed into the blood stream and can exert effects on other organ systems.  In certain patients beta blocker drugs may cause heart vessel or lung 'tubes' spasm or slowing of the heart rate, which in turn may cause chest discomfort.

Question 5

what does a borderline oct rnfl classification in an eye exam mean in a non glaucoma patient.

Accepted Answer

Probably nothing: In the absense of other findings, it probably doesn't mean anything.  I would just repeat it in the future.

Question 6

does glaucoma hurt?

Accepted Answer

It can: There are 2 main types of glaucoma, closed-angle (acute) and open-angle (chronic). Acute glaucoma is less common, but can present with sudden eye pain due to an increase in intraocular pressure. Chronic glaucoma commonly does not present with eye pain as the process of the disease is more gradual. Be sure to see your doctor if you are experiencing any eye symptoms or are concerned about glaucoma.

Question 7

who is at risk for glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

Everyone: Everyone is potentially at risk for glaucoma.  People with diabetes, who are african american, have had an eye injury, an advanced cataract, or some form of cancer are more at risk and should be screened; multiple risk factors should be screened as early as 20 with a tonometric examination.  Everyone else should undergo routine tonometry as part of a thorough eye examination yearly at age 40.

Question 8

how do i know if i have glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

Glaucoma: Glaucoma is a condition that can reult in irreversible blindness. Most people with glaucoma have no early symptoms or pain.  It is important to see your eyemd regularly so that glaucoma can be diagnosed and treated before long-term visual loss occurs.

Question 9

what is glaucoma and is it serious?

Accepted Answer

Eye pressure too hig: Glaucoma is condition in which the internal eye pressure is higher than the vessels and nerves at the back of the eye can withstand.  There are many types and causes.  The most common termed 'open angle' has no known cause.  Effective treatment is available including eyedrops, laser and surgery.  You should be followed by an ophthalmologist because failure to treat can cause loss of vision.

Question 10

how is normal tension glaucoma treated?

Accepted Answer

Lower eye pressure: Normal tension glaucoma exists when the pressure in the eye, despite being what we call normal, causes changes that mimic ordinary glaucoma damage.  Treatment is with drops and surgery to get the pressure even lower.  The goal is the same, to get the pressure lower to a level that allows the eye to function but causes no pressure damage. It is not very common.

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I have borderline glaucoma, how long will it be before it gets really bad?

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My mum had been diagnosted with borderline glaucoma. she is seeing some black points that are not disapering for several seconds.. how advanced is it?

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I have borderline glaucoma. how much vision loss will i have?

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Have borderline glaucoma with ocular hyper tension . no heart related issues . when i use timolol maleate 0.5% it hurts in the heart region. advise ?

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What does a borderline oct rnfl classification in an eye exam mean in a non glaucoma patient.

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Does glaucoma hurt?

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