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Can having sinus congestion affect glaucoma pressure in an eye?
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No: Glaucoma is caused by increased eye pressure this is not connected to sinus presssure.
Answered 2/20/2019
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Treatment might: Sinus congestion does not affect the pressure of the eye. Approximately 10% of glaucoma patients have the type called narrow angle glaucoma. This condition is related to the shape of the inside of the eye, and anything that makes the front of the eye shallower can cause eye pressure to rise precipitously. Decongestants can create narrowing of the angles, so if you are at risk, do not use them.
Answered 12/29/2017
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Not eye pressure: Sinus pressure creates a sensation of pressure around the eye, but does not actually increase the pressure in the eye. This level of pressure can only be detected with an exam in an eye doctor's office.
Answered 3/21/2019
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Not really: Sinus congestion can be quite unpleasant but the pressure in the sinus is not transmitted to the eye. These are separate and independent problems.
Answered 3/21/2019
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