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Newly diagnosed. Pigmented Glaucoma

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pam60635
pam60635

I have been a glaucoma suspect for 3 1/2 years.checked and tested every 6 months. My pressure was between 22-26. Also have thin cornea and family history.  so last summer dr said she only needed to see me once a year since my pressure didn’t change. 

My pressure went way 30 and 32.she said I also have dark rims around my “drains” .

she said I have pigmented glaucoma and should have surgery to clear the drains. 

She he was quite cold and said this like I just had a stuffy nose! Like it was no big deal until I said what happens if the pressure doesn’t decrease? She said you will go blind quickly.

i was quite upset. I opted to try eye drops for a month. I will be looking for a specialist for a second evaultion. 

Anyone on in here with that type of glaucoma?

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  • jean68130
    jean68130 pam60635

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    Hi Pam, I have had surgery on both eyes for pseudo exfoliation glaucoma - the pressure was sooooo high and drops did nothing at all and I was told the outcome was definitely going blind unless I had surgery. Since the surgery my eye pressure has been fine. When my second eye was operated on they removed a cataract at the same time. Unfortunately one of the stitches is still embedded in my eye and not possible to have it removed without complications - thankfully it is not giving me ant probs and too high up to be seen.

    Regards

    Jean

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