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Does beer affect glaucoma

A 71-year-old male asked:
Dr. Robert Chang
Specializes in Ophthalmology
No: Alcohol is known to lower eye pressure, but in population studies drinking was not related to or a risk factor for glaucoma. Heavy fluid intake quick... Read More
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Dr. William Becker
Ophthalmology 36 years experience
It can: Alcohol will lower your eye pressure, but the effect does not last as long as the drops we prescribe.
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Dr. David Speck
Ophthalmology 44 years experience
It depends: Alcohol in any form lowers the eye pressure for about 6 hours, but then raises it for about 18 hours. If you are going to be tested for glaucoma, you... Read More
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A 22-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Kira
Ophthalmology 23 years experience
Probably Not: There is no conclusive evidence that alcohol consumption increases the risk of or control of glaucoma. In fact, it may be suggested that moderate alc... Read More
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Dr. Robert Chang
Specializes in Ophthalmology
No: Alcohol can reduce eye pressure, but when studied, alcohol consumption did not affect the risk of glaucoma.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Colin McCannel
Retinal Surgery 32 years experience
Not really: How much water you drink will have minimal if any impact on the severity of your glaucoma. Please make sure your glaucoma is well managed by an eye c... Read More
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Dr. Frederick Prall
Ophthalmology 25 years experience
Yes : You can drink as much water as you would like.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alan Ali
Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 34 years experience
Beer: You have low tolerance, more so if you are already on medications.
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. James Ferguson
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Yes.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Ein
Infectious Disease 50 years experience
No: As long as you only take 2 or 3 drinks and don't get drunk during these once a week drinking sessions it will not cause you any harm unless you have p... Read More
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A 33-year-old male asked:
Dr. Frank Kuitems
Internal Medicine 38 years experience
Yes: Alco can have this effect it could be other things. Consult the doctor for specific diagnosis and treatment
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Dr. Randy Baker
Holistic Medicine 42 years experience
Fast 10-12 hours: You can have beer the day before but not within 10 hours of the test. However, it is ok to have water during the fasting period- in fact it's good to ... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bud Kurwa
Specializes in Ophthalmology
For angle closure: Midol can cause dilation of the pupil and can initiate an acute attack in patients with narrow angles they should not take any medicine that can diala... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. William Dieck
Ophthalmology 40 years experience
Narrow angles: Medication restriction that specify that they not be taken with the diagnosis of glaucoma refer to people with narrow angle glaucoma. The medication ... Read More
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