(Ocular) Hypertension?

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I went to an eye doctor and he gave me a eye exam. He told me that the pressure in both of my eyes was to high and gave me two types of eye drops to help remedy the situation by reducing the pressure. He has already scheduled a laser procedure for me. I think he will laser a small hole in each eye to drain the them of fluid and reduce the pressure. I think the medication would take care of the problem, should I get a second opinion? I am 71 years old.
u have glaucoma ,u dont need a second opinion u need to treat it regularily and measure your visual field and eye pressure take care of it it will take care of your eyesight ,  (+ info)

Where can I find out more about laser surgery for ocular hypertension?

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I think it is called that, my grandfather has had it done once in one eye and twice in the other eye over a 6 month period. He is nearly 69 and is concerned about repeated treatment if this becomes necessary. Can it cause problems if repeated?. He is asking the person doing the operation but says he forgets the information given to him.
As far as I am aware, and the site below largely seems to confirm, there are very few risks to the laser surgery itself, or even complications arising from it.
Transient reactions appear to be the main ones.

And it appears to carry no great increased risk from it being a repeated operation:
"Abstract:
The efficacy and safety of trabeculectomy surgery was assessed for treatment of uncontrolled open-angle glaucoma in eyes previously treated with just topical medication (118 eyes) or argon laser trabeculoplasty (65 eyes). Trabeculectomy after failure of argon laser trabeculoplasty has proved to be as effective and safe as trabeculectomy without prior laser application. "

The principal concern is if the technique does not deliver the hoped-for reduction in intraocular pressure when, although there are other surgical possibilities available, these do tend to be more intrusive.  (+ info)

I have ocular hypertension in both of my eyes, even though I'm only 15 years old. How can I reduce my IOP?

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Intraocular hypertension is a condition that's diagnosed and treated by an ophthalmologist so I'm a little surprised you're posting this question. Aren't you already under the care of a doctor?

You apply the drops, if prescribed, and follow all other of your doctor's instructions. You haven't stated if your IOP is greater than 21mm/Hg, so I wouldn't know if your doctor has decided to observe and monitor or treat. Reducing the hypertension is not something you can do yourself without medical help.  (+ info)

Ocular Hypertension and Glaucoma Risk?

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If a person has ocular hypertension (high eye pressure but no damage), how much of a risk does he/she have to get glaucoma?
I am taking an anti-glaucoma medication prescribed by my doctor because I have ocular hypertension, but I have read somewhere that some people do not end up getting glaucoma, even though they have high eye pressure.
So, is there really a risk and how much of it if you have this condition to end up with glaucoma?
Glaucoma is the medical name of high pressure within the eye. Even if asymptomatic it can insiduosly cause eye damage. In this regard it is bit similar to Arterial Hypertension which usually doesn't produce any symptoms but definitely lead to damage to body hence the name 'Silent Killer'.  (+ info)

What is the relation of hypertension and risk for decrease cardiac output?

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I am doing my nursing care plan and I can't get the relation of hypertension and risk for cardiac output.
i'm not sure the exact form of the curve, but more hypertension there's more risk of low cardiac uotput.-
increasing the blood pressure increases the pressure the heart has to overpower to bomb the blood.-
there's a range where the compensatory mecanisms of the heart (frank-satrling and those) can mantain the output, but after they stop working the output start to decrease.-
hope you got this, i'm not very good with explanations.-
:)  (+ info)

What is coronary artery disease or hypertension?

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Why do people get hypertension and what is it.Also what is coronary artery disease ?
Artery is a plaque build-up in the arteries, causing the arteries to be less flexible and smaller inside than they would normally be. The arteries that bring blood back and forth to the heart have smaller openings in them than they normally would. When that happens, there is more pressure from the blood flowing through the arteries, so you can get high blood pressure from this. You can also get high blood pressure if your arteries are constricted from any other reason. Think of how water would flow through a hose. If you had a large hose with a large diameter, the water would flow gradually from the hose. If you put the same amount of water through a hose that is a lot smaller in diameter, the water would be under more pressure (you would see it spurting out faster and harder). Arteries that are larger in diameter make for lower blood pressure than arteries that have a smaller opening. If the doctor says it is O.K. try taking a multi-vitamin with high B vitamins in it, and then also eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables along with something in your diet that gives you some calcium. Ask your doctor what he thinks about it.  (+ info)

What are some home remedies for hypertension?

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I know that there are medications to treat hypertension but are there other natural home remedies that can aid in lowering blood pressure?
Avoid salt, pork, and stress. Other than that, you need to see a doctor if you have high blood pressure, rather than trying to treat it yourself. Hypertension is a silent killer.  (+ info)

What's the difference between a hypertension specialist and a cardiologist?

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I just underwent echocardiogram and was found out I have Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP). My doctor is a hypertension specialist. Some officemates told me that I should also consult a cardiologist. But I think my doctor is already okay for me. Is it really necessary to see a cardiologist?
hypertension specialist is an expert in dealing wit blood pressure such as high blood pressure but cardiologist is an expert with dealing with the heart. i think it might be necessary just to make sure.  (+ info)

What is the best method of measuring ocular pressure?

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I have been having mine tested for several years now as they are higher than average but no damage so far. I have had 2 methods used one the "puff "test and another putting something onto the eyeball.

Any suggestions on different methods of reducing ocular pressure and general advice?. Many thanks in advance.
Many thanks for so many careful replies, particularly MrsSSG B Jennifer cheeky etc.Of course I will follow what the specialist says but it is really nice to hear from some people who are associated with optometry
cheeky, your :"Intense physical exertion is known to reduce intraocular pressure" link was very interesting
"There are several methods of testing for glaucoma.

The applanation method measures the force required to flatten a certain area of the cornea. A fine strip of paper stained with orange dye is touched to the side of the eye. The dye stains the front of the eye to help with the examination, then rinses out with tears. An anesthetic drop is also placed in the eye.

The slit-lamp is placed in front of you and you rest your chin and forehead on a support that keeps your head steady. The lamp is moved forward until the tonometer touches the cornea. The light is usually a blue circle. The health care provider looks through the eyepiece on the lamp and adjusts the tension on the tonometer. There is no discomfort associated with the test.

A slightly different method of applanation uses an object similar to pencil. Again, you are given numbing eye drops to prevent any discomfort. The device touches the outside of the eye and instantly records eye pressure.

The last method is the noncontact method (air puff). In this method, your chin rests on a padded stand. You stare straight into the examining device. The eye doctor shines a bright light into your eye to properly line up the instrument, and then delivers a brief puff of air at your eye. The machine measures eye pressure by looking at how the light reflections change as the air hits the eye." http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003447.htm

There is a correlation between intraocular pressure and corneal thickness that makes an individual's intraocular pressure higher or lower from the "normal" range.

The Glaucoma community has denounced the use of marijuana as a medical treatment for high intraocular pressures. PrinceIdoc covered this in another post.

The only way to 'reduce' intraocular pressure is through prescription medications prescribed by your eye doctor.

The best advice I can give is to follow and work closely with your eye doctor for any other signs of glaucoma or damage from increased intraocular pressures.

There is no way you can treat intraocular pressure yourself, only to keep up with your eye health management with your eye doctor.  (+ info)

how is hypertension related to pneumonia? and can be fatigue a cause of pneumonia?

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i am a nursing student in third level and i am doing my defense in my case presentation on Tuesday.
my patient is a 68 yrs. old female, and household personnel.
she has pneumonia with a medical family history of hypertension.
she is non-smoker and non-drinker person.
thanks for those who can help me and God bless.
all i know is that fatigue can cause pretty much anything bc its when your body uis weak, and harmful things can take over.  (+ info)

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