Question 1

why should valium not be used if i have narrow angle glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

Valium can be used: I am not aware of any connection between glaucoma and the use of valium.

Question 2

why valium cannot be used if you have narrow angle glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

Valium: As muscle relaxant, it widens opening behind eye which increases pressure inside the eye which is a term for glaucoma.

Question 3

i have narrow angle glaucoma can i take zrytec?

Accepted Answer

No: You should not take Zyrtec (cetirizine) if you have narrow angle glaucoma.

Question 4

what if i have narrow angle glaucoma-- what allergy medications are safe?

Accepted Answer

Laser: Have you had laser peripheral iridotomy and/or goniotomy to prevent closure?  The medications that can exacerbate angle closure are anything that dilates the eye, Antihistamines and decongestants; Asthma medicines; Motion sickness medicines, and some medicines used to treat depression (tricyclic antidepressants)

Question 5

can people who have narrow angle glaucoma use contact lenses?

Accepted Answer

Of course: If you know you have narrow angle glaucoma, you probably have had the diagnosis made and the treatment (laser peripheral iridotomy) already administered.  There is no relationship between these features and the ability to wear contacts.  So if that is your wish, discuss with you ophthalmologist to get the proper design and fit.

Question 6

define narrow angle glaucoma?

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Fluid obstruction: Narrow angle glaucoma is the condition in which the lens and iris are too far forward in the eye, and when pupillary dilation occurs some of these will have obstruction of the fluid outflow tract (meshwork) causing a dangerous elevation of the eye pressure (narrow angle glaucoma or acute glaucoma) which is a medical emergency.

Question 7

narrow angle glaucoma---who gets it? what is that?

Accepted Answer

Serious eye problem: Angle closure is when the outflow of aqueous humor is completely blocked and the eye pressure builds up to dangerous levels potentially causing blindness sometimes within 24 hours. It is more common in Asian and native american populations particularly in alaskan eskimos.

Question 8

what are some early signs of narrow angle glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

Pain, blur: Intermittent or early angle closure may have no symptoms, or may manifest with pain, aching over the brow, blurred vision, seeing haloes around lights.  Other things can also cause these symptoms, but if you are having them, they warrant evaluation with a complete exam.

Question 9

is there a drug for anxiety that i can take with narrow angle glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety & glaucoma: Anxiety is a serious disorder. Treatment should be carefully monitored by a physician. A "quick fix" is not wise. Probably the safer group of anxiety drugs would be the beta blockers, but they are best indicated for phobias, fears and frights. They make work for a while but tend to be less effective with time. The moral is simple, your doctor can help better with a more comprehensive approach, .

Question 10

what is narrow-angle glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

Eye anatomy problem: The cornea of the eye comes down like a dome over the iris. Where the two meet is called the angle, and this is where fluid drains from the eye internally. In narrow-angle glaucoma, there is very little space between the cornea and the iris at the angle, and the drainage channels become physically blocked by the iris. This causes increased eye pressure, which then can lead to optic nerve damage.

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