Understanding High Eye Pressure: Insights on Glaucoma Concerns and Testing
Concerns about glaucoma? Hello Doctor: I previously discovered elevated intraocular pressure at an ophthalmology clinic, around 23-24 mmHg. I then went to a large hospital for an examination, where OCT and corneal thickness measurements were taken. The corneal thickness for both ...
Dr. Liang Ce Reply:
Q1. Why is the OCT result normal, but the visual field test shows an enlarged physiological blind spot? (The physician at the large hospital said that the nerve must be damaged first before it affects the visual field.) A1. That is possible, so further comparison is needed. Q2....[Read More] Understanding High Eye Pressure: Insights on Glaucoma Concerns and Testing
Understanding Glaucoma: Eye Pressure Concerns and Treatment Options
Questions about glaucoma? Hello Dr. Tsai, Last week, I suddenly noticed a significant increase in floaters in my eyes, and my eyes became easily fatigued. I went to Clinic A for an eye examination, where they checked my intraocular pressure, performed mild dilation, and conducte...
Dr. Cai Wenyuan Reply:
Hello, regarding glaucoma, the statement about not being able to watch movies refers to angle-closure glaucoma. There's no need to worry; regular check-ups are sufficient. Wishing you safety and health. Sincerely, Dr. Tsai Wen-Yuan, Director of Ophthalmology, Taoyuan Hospita...[Read More] Understanding Glaucoma: Eye Pressure Concerns and Treatment Options
Managing High Eye Pressure: Concerns for Teens with Allergies
High intraocular pressure emergency? Hello, I recently visited a clinic due to eye allergies and found out that my intraocular pressure is 28. What should I do? I'm 16 years old and have no myopia, so how could this happen? Could it be related to the allergies? Are there any...
Dr. He Jianxian Reply:
In general, for young individuals under the age of twenty, the measurements obtained from a pneumotonometer can be prone to bias. This is due to the heightened sensitivity of young people's eyes, which may lead to forceful eye closure during the air puff measurement, resulti...[Read More] Managing High Eye Pressure: Concerns for Teens with Allergies
Understanding 4mmHg Difference in Intraocular Pressure: Implications for Glaucoma
A difference of 4 mmHg in intraocular pressure between the two eyes? Hello, Doctor Gao: I have known for several years that I am a patient with ocular hypertension. Recently, I went to the hospital to measure my intraocular pressure and found that the difference in intraocular pr...
Dr. Gao Pilin Reply:
Hello: A difference of 4 mmHg between the two eyes is acceptable as long as both are within the normal range. I'm not sure if there are any eye drops to lower intraocular pressure, as sometimes the use of medication can cause variations. Intraocular pressure is just one indi...[Read More] Understanding 4mmHg Difference in Intraocular Pressure: Implications for Glaucoma
Understanding OCT Results and Treatment Options for High Eye Pressure
OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) for glaucoma? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask the following: My husband is 45 years old and started using Timolol Chauvin 0.50% eye drops (twice daily) on February 21, 2009. However, last month another doctor mentioned that my husband's ...
Dr. Xie Wenzhen Reply:
Hello, sir: Thank you for your inquiry. I would like to respond to your questions and provide the following suggestions: 1. First, after discontinuing the medication, observe changes in visual fields, fundus, and intraocular pressure. If glaucoma is present, the visual field may...[Read More] Understanding OCT Results and Treatment Options for High Eye Pressure
Understanding Ocular Hypertension: Treatment, Risks, and Surgical Options
High intraocular pressure 1) Why did the American Ocular Hypertension Treatment Study (OHTS) only last for six years? Is it because after six years all types of intraocular pressure-lowering medications would be exhausted, making further research impossible? If glaucoma cannot be...
Dr. Xie Wenzhen Reply:
Hello, thank you for your inquiry. Here are my responses and suggestions regarding your questions: 1. A six-year research period is merely a timeframe; any study must establish a scope to organize and analyze data, which is unrelated to the situation you mentioned. 2. The circum...[Read More] Understanding Ocular Hypertension: Treatment, Risks, and Surgical Options