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Do I have normal tension glaucoma or not? 28 years old, scared.

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shawn18325
shawn18325

Hello, I was followed by an ophthalmologist for about 2 years as glaucoma suspect. I am 28, male, very near sighted (-9.00). I always have a "normal" eye pressure, ranges from 12-17. Three years ago I was doing the routine eye exam and the doctor told me I had some vision field loss as well as damaged optic nerve in my right eye (by OCT). However, it appeared never progressing in the last 2 years so he told me it was probably congenital defects. Recently I started to feel weird in my right eye and seemed to lose a little bit more vision field, optic nerve no change (confirmed by OCT). So I am on glaucoma drops now (Bimatoprost 0.01%). However, the doctor is still telling me it is possibly congenital defect, not glaucoma.

Dose anyone have similar situation before??? How can I prevent being bind before 60 years old...I am so scared and searched a lot of youtube videos on how to live if you are blind...  

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    lucia63243 shawn18325

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    Hello Shawn,

    I know it has been some time since you first posted it. However, since I might be in the same situation as you were, I was curious to know how you were doing and how your situation is developing.

    Looking forward to hearing from you!

    Lucy

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