Question 1

Does beer affect glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

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 quickly could theoretically raise eye pressure temporarily.

Question 2

Does beer and or wine consumption affect glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

There is no conclusive evidence that alcohol consumption increases the risk of or control of glaucoma.  In fact, it may be suggested that moderate alcohol consumption may decrease the risk of glaucoma.

Question 3

I get extremely drunk off of just one beer and i don't think this is normal. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

You have low tolerance, more so if you are already on medications.

Question 4

Is taking beer/scotch once a week bad for health? so far, don't have any health issues; 34 years old male.

Accepted Answer

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 preexisting liver problems such as viral hepatitis and you do not take other drugs that can damage your liver.

Question 5

Everytime i drink two beers i wake up in the middle of the night covered in sweat i used to drink a lot now i don't maybe three beers rarely?

Accepted Answer

Alco can have this effect it could be other things. Consult the doctor for specific diagnosis and treatment

Question 6

I am going in for a comprehensive bloodwork.  they said fast for 10-12 hours.  does that mean i could have some beer the day before, just not during t?

Accepted Answer

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 have some water the morning before the test...

Question 7

Can you please tell me why it'srecommended that people with glaucoma don't take midol and the like?

Accepted Answer

Medication restriction that specify that they not be taken with the diagnosis of glaucoma refer to people with narrow angle glaucoma.  The medication can incite a angle closure glaucoma attack in those  people.  Ask your ophthalmologist if you have narrow angles.  If not the restriction don't apply to you.

Question 8

Glaucoma exam dr. noted there was a questionable change to rnfl but didn't seem concerned. said tests looked good & glaucoma stable. what is rnfl?

Accepted Answer

The optic nerve is a cable with a million fibers. This is a measurable thickness. In glaucoma, there is a loss of fibers and thus, lower measurements or thinning. The RNFL thickness is measured and tracked overtime, with lower numbers suggesting thinning and progression of glaucoma. Its not a perfect test with a margin of error, sometimes only offering &#x27;questionable&#x27; changes.

Question 9

Why do i black out after a few beers. can't remember anything next day?

Accepted Answer

Your body may not be metabolizing or eliminating alchol well leading to you getting intoxicated with minimal drinks.

Question 10

How can i be sure that i don't have glaucoma without going to the doctor?

Accepted Answer

Only an eye pressure test and dilated exam to look at the optic nerve can rule out the disease.

Does beer affect glaucoma