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| Glaucoma |
| What is Glaucoma and what is the causes? |
Glaucoma is part of a group of diseases of the optic nerve involving loss of retinal ganglion cells in a characteristic pattern of optic neuropathy...... |
| My opthamolagist says I have nerves in my eyes that resemble glaucoma..? |
It is possible that you were born with this appearance and it is not glaucoma. Generally glaucoma tends to affect people after the age of 40, but t...... |
| Should i be worried about a further test at the hospital as my eye test was on the border line for glaucoma? |
Yes...I have been there.
For about three years I had to go twice a year for screenings because my "old school" eye Dr thought I was bord...... |
| Does using the computer if you have glaucoma make your eyes worse? |
Using a computer and glaucoma are completely unrelated. One has no effect on the other. and would certainly not make your eyes worse in any way ...... |
| Are there a lot of different medications for glaucoma? |
There are a lot of medications available today for the treatment of glaucoma.If medications dont work, surgery is a good option. ...... |
| Can people with glaucoma receive eye donations? |
Sorry, there is no such thing as an eye transplant.
Only the cornea can be transplanted, which wouldn't help in your Mom's case.
Gl...... |
| Could a glaucoma person who wears varifocals change to contact lenses? |
It depends on they type of glaucoma you have and how it is managed. If you are using eye drops on a daily basis to reduce your ocular pressure then...... |
| What type of things can effect your glaucoma test at the eye doctor? |
I had high intraocular pressure and my doctor told me that there wasn't much except medications that would effect it. Allergies don't, la...... |
| How do I become a test subject for glaucoma research? |
Normally, you need to have been diagnosed with glaucoma. If you fit the other cirteria, then you will be asked if you want to become a participant,...... |
| Can you get open angle glaucoma when you're 13? |
Its not usual but it can happen ...... |
| What exactly is glaucoma? |
My mum has it so I have to have a glaucoma test annually. The optician puts a puff of air into the eye and they can tell by the indentation the air...... |
| Glaucoma. Eye health. I'm 19...? |
Glaucoma is known as the silent thief. It steals your vision slowly so your don't notice until much has been lost forever and generally has no...... |
| Macular degeneration/narrow angle glaucoma.? |
Hi I work for a health video website called ...... |
| What causes glaucoma? (in simple terms...that i can understand..)? |
in simple terms the eye has a fluid inside it called the aqueous humor it maintains the pressure of the eye ,anything leading to increased producti...... |
| I Have Glaucoma...My Vision Sucks...Should I Get Laser Eye Surgery? |
So I had vitrectomy surgery a while back and while my surgeon was in there replacing the vitreous fluid she also removed some scar tissue and did a...... |
| Do glaucoma patients suffer from daily headaches ? |
headaches are a normal symptom of glaucoma but if you are under a doctors care and you are being treated for the glaucoma then you should not be ge...... |
| Is it possible that I have Glaucoma? |
Glaucoma is a group of eye disorders in which the optic nerves connecting the eyes and the brain are progressively damaged.
This damage can lea...... |
| What's the risk that im going to get Glaucoma? |
A pressure of 24 does not necessarily mean that you have or will develop glaucoma.Ask your doctor to measure your corneal thickness.A thicker corne...... |
| Who has congenital glaucoma and have you lead productive lives? |
My dad has it. He was diagnosed when I was a young teenager. He did everything a normal dad does. He was a nurse, and nothing changed with that. He...... |
| How does blowing a puff of air into the eye indicate as to whether you have glaucoma or not? |
Ok. This is how it works. An eye is "inflated" by fluid called the aqueous humor much like a balloon is inflated with air. This pressu...... |
| What is the average range of IOP to recommend treatment for Glaucoma? |
It would have to be very high to prescribe constant permanent medication (which is what we are talking about) on pressures alone.
Over 25 at lea...... |
| Will Medicare cover the cost of a glaucoma test? |
Joseph,
If I were you I would go to the correct Dr that is trained to make sure you have no vision problems. I am quite sure that Medicare will...... |
| How common is glaucoma in young women? |
It is uncommon for someone so young to get glaucoma, but it certainly can and does happen to some people. My cousin had it when she was 25. My mo...... |
| What is glaucoma and is it real serious? |
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that gradually steal sight without warning. Vision loss is caused by damage to the optic nerve. Early detect...... |
| Too fast Dr. Appt.-Glaucoma? |
I understand your confusion and concern. "Glaucoma Suspect" is how a doctor classifies a patient who has some findings that may indicate...... |
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