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iqbal_45667
iqbal_45667

I was diagnosed early Glaucoma and early dry AMD in Oct, 2015. The Doc remarked at that time that my Retina is thin. Then he prescribed some eye vitamins for AMD and further said that I should start using eye drops for Glaucoma. I have the impression that one is possiby at risk of Glaucoma when the retina is thin. Hence the Doc felt it appropriate that I should start using eye drops for glaucoma. Now my question is that is a person like me with thin Retina is at a risk of Glaucoma or there is no connection between the two?

My eye sight was reasonable in Oct, 2015 when problem of my eyes was initially diagnosed and it is still almost thge same.

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  • surabhi60208
    surabhi60208 iqbal_45667

    Posted

    Hi

    That's really strange I would say on Doctor's view .Has he checked your eye pressure as well? Usually on any doubtful scenarios glaucoma suspect is the word used and monitored for pressures frequently...U can take a second opinion if you wish and get ahead for other glaucoma related tests just to be more confirmed of everything...

    Regards

    Surabhi

    • iqbal_45667
      iqbal_45667 surabhi60208

      Posted

      Thanks Mr Surabi for your prompt response. I will be following what you have suggested
    • iqbal_45667
      iqbal_45667 surabhi60208

      Posted

      Can you tell me what are other tests for Glaucoma? For the last about 1.5 years, I am frequently going to the Doc who have been dialating the eye. I also had visual fd Test thrice which was satisfactory. My eye sight remains almost the same as I had before Glaucoma was diagnosed.  Do you think if there are still more tests thand mentioned above.
    • surabhi60208
      surabhi60208 iqbal_45667

      Posted

      There are tests like OCT which measures thickness of retinal fibres or fundus photos to track on besides checking the eye pressures.Hope they have been done ?
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