I was told i have glaucoma and am wondering if i need to use eye drops?

Maybe: You need to see an ophthalmologist and have an eye examination. This includes checking your eye pressures and visual fields.

Probably: Glaucoma, as a diagnosis, implies an internal eye pressure too high for the eye to withstand and therefore is at risk for loss of vision. Eye drops are the most common way to lower pressure and are highly effective. Presumably whoever gave you that diagnosis, is on top of this and can give you the right treatment. For any questions and a second opinion, see an ophthalmologist.

Most likely: The diagnosis of glaucoma means that there is proven damage to the optic nerve in the back of the eye. Our only method for slowing this damage is to reduce the eye pressure. The most common way of doing this is by using eye drops although some laser treatments are also available. You should discuss your options with your eye doctor.

See an eye doctor.: This is a diagnosis that involves many types of examinations and interpretations, and weighing individual risk factors. Only a one-to-one discussion with an eye doctor can answer this question.