Question 1

is it possible that 1 eye drop will control eye pressure for years  or more likely  that a 2nd drop will need to be added in the future?

Accepted Answer

Possible: In a 58 year old person with primary open angle glaucoma, the chances are about 50% that one type of eye drop will control the pressure for at least ten years.

Question 2

eye pressure in early stage glaucoma dropped from 28 to 16 with 1 drop travatan. will 1 drop control pressure for many years without adding other meds?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Travatan works well and can control pressures for many years (possibly even decades). If you have early stage glaucoma, and dropped that much  in pressure, you will most likely do well long term.

Question 3

all things equal what determines how long an slt treatment will control eye pressure adequately in glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Depends on amount of iop lowering needed, and amount achieved.  It is not uncommon for a retreatment to be needed in 2-4 years.  Age of patint and degree of damage also plays a role.

Question 4

glaucoma in family. my mother has had problems controlling eye pressure w/drops & laser. is there anything that i can do to avoid same result?

Accepted Answer

Get checked: Glaucoma is not necessarily genetic. But it will be wise to be evaluated by a ophthalmologist once a year.

Question 5

in glaucoma, if 1 eye drop doesn't control eye pressure, is slt laser preferable as a 2nd line treatment instead of adding 2nd drop as treatment?

Accepted Answer

Glaucoma: Generally speaking it is preferrable to leave laser as a last resort. See your ophthalmologist.

Question 6

would 58 year old daughter have better ability to control eye pressure than 84-year mother because optic nerves are stronger & younger?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: People can't control eye pressure.  There are many factors.   The most important is to have a proper eye exam and an intraocular pressure measurement by an eye doctor.  Good luck!

Question 7

i'm ocular hypertensive, iop at base 16 (controlled). does weightlifting increase eye pressure? what about normal breathing vs valsalva maneuver?

Accepted Answer

Yes but . .: Weightlifting, breath holding and being upside down will cause an increase in the pressure in the eye temporarily.  So also will rubbing the eyes and any other activity which puts actual pressure on the eye.  These effects are temporary and your having controlled glaucoma should not be an issue.  Pressure has to be elevated for a long time to cause damage.

Question 8

in glaucoma, the past 3 years my mother's eye pressure has not been controlled with drops or laser & she has lost vision. why the lack of control?

Accepted Answer

Tough disease: Not all glaucoma is created equally.  Most patients can be controlled with drops or laser.  However, incisional surgery is needed in some cases.  If there is true progression of vision loss, additional treatment is needed.

Question 9

can your eye pressure change?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It always fluctuates throughout the day and night normally for all people.

Question 10

constant eye pressure feeling?

Accepted Answer

See an eye doctor: They will evaluate your for increased pressure (glaucoma.).

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All things equal what determines how long an slt treatment will control eye pressure adequately in glaucoma?

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Glaucoma in family. my mother has had problems controlling eye pressure w/drops & laser. is there anything that i can do to avoid same result?

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In glaucoma, if 1 eye drop doesn't control eye pressure, is slt laser preferable as a 2nd line treatment instead of adding 2nd drop as treatment?

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