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3 weeks after pushing on eye to get hidden contact out i was diagnosed with glaucoma. could that cause it. i've been told i have unilateral glaucoma.

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Dr. Constance Okeke answered

Unlikely: It is unlikely that the three weeks of pressure on the eye to move the contact lens could have caused you to have glaucoma. Glaucoma is a typically very slow and silent Eye condition that is often very asymptomatic until late stages. Typically it is found when screening the eye during routine Eye exams.

Answered 5/7/2015

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A member asked:

3 weeks after pushing on eye to get hidden contact out i was diagnosed with glaucoma. could that cause it. i've been told i have unilateral glaucoma.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Constance Okeke answered

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