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Does glaucoma treatment require multiple laser sittings?

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Published At October 14, 2022
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

My father is 61-year-old and had glaucoma in one eye. The recent testing done three weeks ago revealed pressure of 30 mmHg in the eye, and he has gone through two laser sittings for the same. The doctor said a few more sittings might be required on the eye with glaucoma. However, it would not improve vision and only maintain the status quo they suggested. I want to know if those sittings are mandatory and if so can he take it with longer gaps? Also, as he has glaucoma in one eye, how likely can he get that in another eye? The other eye's cataract surgery was done five months ago, which is fine now. Please note that he has sugar and also high blood pressure. Kindly suggest.

Answered by Dr. Vaibhev Mittal

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Glaucoma is usually bilateral, so we must watch the other eye also. Kindly share details of the laser surgery, as many types of lasers exist. There are usually two types of laser procedures for glaucoma, and multiple sittings are not required in either of them. There must be something else that your doctor is treating. Kindly share the case file so that I may guide you better. Thank you.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Vaibhev Mittal
Dr. Vaibhev Mittal

Ophthalmology (Eye Care)

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