FAQ - Glaucoma, Open-Angle
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Are there any measures to prevent chronic open-angle glaucoma?


Prevention no but there are things you can do if you have this .

There are drops and surgery that can help you stay away from the bottom line of glaucoma -- blindness.

You need to see an eye doctor if you are concerned and the doctor can prescribe the course of your treatment  (+ info)

can open angle glaucoma be caused by working in a poor ventilation office for 4 years?


Glaucoma is not in my family and I've been diagonsed with open angle. I went due to always having conjectivitis due to poor ventaltion at my work. Could this be caused by that? I was evacuated July 09 twice and first time the toxic fumes damaged my vocal cords. I speak with a raspy voice that sometimes nothing comes out as I try to speak. Mold is a issue! Please someone help answer why I have this when never any problems but working in what has been the issue for 4 yrs now.
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what is the newest treatment for open angle glaucoma?


One of the prostaglandin-inhibitor eyedrops. There are three by name: xalatan, travatan and lumigan.  (+ info)

i have advanced open angle glaucoma. can anyone give me any positive feedback on advanced glaucoma?


i am only 21 and i really scared.... please help. thanks.
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Your ophthamologist should be able to prescribe some eyedrops to help. You should also do some research into diet and nutrition to alleviate glaucoma...mainly to eat more fruits (citrus mainly) and vegetables, and to cut down on sugary/starchy foods, which create an acidic environment in your body. Also, cut down on excessive salty foods. Increase your intake of whole grain products to help detoxify your body.
Exercise more...routines like Yoga can also help detoxify your body...but do it under the supervision of an expert. There are certain yoga moves you should not do if you have glaucoma.  (+ info)

what is open angle glaucoma?


OPEN ANGLE

Most people have no symptoms
Gradual loss of peripheral (side) vision  (+ info)

can you get open angle glaucoma when you're 13?


okay it's for a story i'm writing and the main character is a 13 year old boy named orzolek zahler who is blind, and he falls in love with the new girl winry patterson at his school. and she isn't the prettiest or skinniest girl around, and she has transferred from school to school because of bullies. okay he tells her he loves her and she doesn't believe it, because she doesn't think she's pretty. BUT orzolek gets surgery and sees her for the first time and he loves her even more if that's possible and they end up together in the end, so i need him to have some sort of disease caused by blindness, so
PLEASE HELP ME!!!
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Its not usual but it can happen  (+ info)

Why should valium not be used if you have narrow angle glaucoma?


I have looked all over the internet and can't find the answer, I know it says not to use it if you have NAG, but I don't understand why. My doctor has perscribed some to me, and two years ago I was treated for acute narrow angle glaucoma, and told that it could come back in the future. I haven't been checked since. I would really like to know what happens if I take the meds and my NAG is back. I really need some sleep!
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Evidently, it could raise the pressure in your eyes.  (+ info)

Why can't people with acute narrow-angle glaucoma take Xanax?


I would like to know the effects it causes on the glaucoma. All I've been able to find is information telling me that you don't take Xanax when you have narrow-angle glaucoma... Why?
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xanax is a narcotic and causes your body to hold onto fluids, if there is increased fluids in your system it puts further pressure on your eye (that you wont necessarily feel) which can worsen your glaucoma and can lead to irreversible damage...  (+ info)

How much does lazer surgery for acute angle glaucoma cost in Texas?


NO Insurance! How much does it cost without insurance, and, what percent cash discount might one expect if one asks for a cash discount???(Ex: $1200 - 30%cash discount = $800 patient pay)
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Laser surgery for glaucoma related to angle closure is a quick procedure. Since cost is an issue, you may need to go to one of the large county or urban medical centers that is funded to care for folks without insurance. If going to one of those centers is not an option, then I'd ask a private ophthalmologist in your area what it would cost for and discuss a payment plan.  (+ info)

Is there a drug for anxiety that would be like Xanax that I can take with narrow angle glaucoma?


I get my pressure in my eyes checked every 6 months. I do not use drops.
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The best person to answer your question would be your nearest Pharmacist they are the specialist and know more about medications than doctors.  (+ info)

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