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Does beer affect glaucoma
A 71-year-old male asked:

Dr. Robert Changanswered
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
6.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. William Beckeranswered
Ophthalmology 35 years experience
It can: Alcohol will lower your eye pressure, but the effect does not last as long as the drops we prescribe.
6.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. David Speckanswered
Ophthalmology 43 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
6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 22-year-old member asked:

Dr. David Kiraanswered
Ophthalmology 22 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
6.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Robert Changanswered
Specializes in Ophthalmology
No: Alcohol can reduce eye pressure, but when studied, alcohol consumption did not affect the risk of glaucoma.
6.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 30-year-old member asked:

Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 33 years experience
Beer: You have low tolerance, more so if you are already on medications.
5.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 27-year-old female asked:

Dr. Michael Einanswered
Infectious Disease 49 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
5.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 33-year-old male asked:

Dr. Frank Kuitemsanswered
Internal Medicine 37 years experience
Yes: Alco can have this effect it could be other things. Consult the doctor for specific diagnosis and treatment
1.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A member asked:

Dr. Randy Bakeranswered
Holistic Medicine 41 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
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:

Dr. William Dieckanswered
Ophthalmology 39 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
5.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 60-year-old female asked:

Dr. Hussain Elhalisanswered
Ophthalmology 12 years experience
Nerve fibers: 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 ... Read More
3.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 48-year-old female asked:

Dr. Jovita Anyanwuanswered
Internal Medicine 31 years experience
Stop drinking: Your body may not be metabolizing or eliminating alchol well leading to you getting intoxicated with minimal drinks.
5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 28-year-old member asked:

Dr. David Kiraanswered
Ophthalmology 22 years experience
You can't!: Only an eye pressure test and dilated exam to look at the optic nerve can rule out the disease.
6.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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