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Glaucoma

Diabetes is one of the significant risk factors in causing glaucoma. Due to high pressure developed inside the eyes, the optic nerve is affected, resulting in vision loss. It is more common in older adults. Generally, there are four types of glaucoma. Open-angle and angle-closure glaucoma are the two major forms of glaucoma. It affects both the eyes. Microsurgery is the most commonly effective treatment option for treating glaucoma.

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Is there a potential link between vaccines and eye conditions?

Query: Hello doctor,I am a male approaching 40 years old. I have some questions about vaccines and their potential connection to eye conditions like uveitis. I came across information about this in a paper. I am wondering if I should be concerned about getting vaccinated, particularly considering the possi...  Read Full »


Dr. Aditi Dubey

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I can understand your concern.There has not been a direct association between vaccination and eye-related issues documented in the literature. However, there is a very rare instance noted during COVID-19 vaccination where vaccination might pose a risk of thromboembolic e...  Read Full »

My daughter was born with congenital glaucoma. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor,My 18 weeks old second daughter was diagnosed to have congenital glaucoma with aniridia and corneal opacities bilaterally at birth for which she underwent bilateral trabeculectomy within 15 days of birth. She achieved peripheral clearance of cornea in both the eyes within few days of surge...  Read Full »


Dr. Rahul Vaswani

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is a good sign that glaucoma is under control and cornea has started clearing out. But the main problem here is to stop development of amblyopia which is basically a state where due to prolong blurring of vision brain. Basically starts rejecting images after a certa...  Read Full »

My intraocular pressure is 20 to 24 mmHg. Is it glaucoma?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 39 years old. My ocular pressure has been measured three times within the last month and values vary from 20 to 24 mmHg. The field vision test is fine. OCT shows some damage to the RNFL. Do I have glaucoma? What treatment do you suggest?  Read Full »


Dr. Vaibhev Mittal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In my opinion, we can still keep you in the category of 'glaucoma suspect' rather than labeling you with the diagnosis of glaucoma. The most sensitive and specific test for glaucoma is the field test. If field test is normal, then we cannot label you as glaucoma pati...  Read Full »

I am 60-year-old diagnosed with glaucoma. Kindly guide.

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 60-year-old female. I recently had an eye examination, and my optometrist mentioned that I may be at risk for or potentially have glaucoma. I am eager to learn more about this condition, its implications, and how it can be managed effectively. What exactly is glaucoma, and how do...  Read Full »


Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. I am very sorry about your medical condition. Do not worry I am here to take care of you. Regarding your questions about glaucoma. Glaucoma is a visual disturbance that occurs when there is elevated ocular pressure withi...  Read Full »

What does my gradual loss of vision and blurred vision indicate?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 45-year-old male, and I have been experiencing some eye problems lately that concern me. I have heard about the role of artificial intelligence in ophthalmology and its applications in conditions like glaucoma. I want to understand more about this. Many websites have shown that th...  Read Full »


Dr. Joshua Lee Stadler

Answer: Hi, We welcome you to icliniq family. I appreciate the confidence you place in me for your healthcare consultation. I understand your concern. AI (artificial intelligence) is poised to revolutionize the diagnosis and treatment of many diseases, not just glaucoma. This is a very expansive topic, ...  Read Full »

Could glaucoma and cataracts be operated at the same time?

Query: Hello doctor, My mother, who is aged 57, had eye pain recently. We consulted a doctor and got to know that my mother has glaucoma. Also, they mentioned that it is in the advanced stage and severe of around 90%. From another couple of tests, they found that my mother needs cataract surgery along with...  Read Full »


Dr. Vaibhev Mittal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I reviewed all reports carefully (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your doctor has correctly said that it is an advanced form of glaucoma. The treatment depends on the type of glaucoma, either open-angle glaucoma or closed angle glaucoma. It is diagno...  Read Full »

My wife has vision issues despite normal tests. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, My wife could not be able to see through her left eye. She has some pain near her eye like a headache, but there is no numbness or vomiting scenario. Now, her vision is at CF. We had our first visit before 10 days. The doctor did not find anything except the pressure is 29 and he suggeste...  Read Full »


Dr. Vaibhev Mittal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Please do not worry. In my opinion, there are two issues. One is Glaucoma and other is optic disc pathology. It can be a POAG, primary open angle glaucoma and the treatment is antiglaucoma medicine. If the pressure is normal and optic disc ...  Read Full »

I have ocular hypertension. Will it lead to glaucoma?

Query: Hello, I would like to have a remote eye view on a question related to glaucoma. I am 35 years old and I am being followed for 5 years for ocular hypertension. I have between 23 and 26 mmHg by applanation tonometer. My field of vision is good. Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) examinations are good...  Read Full »


Dr. Dadapeer. K

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I reviewed your history. It seems from the history that you are having ocular hypertension. Since the results of visual field, optic disc changes and OCT are normal, there is no glaucoma. But treatment of ocular hypertension is necessary for you to prevent developmen...  Read Full »

I have abnormal eye pressure. Is laser surgery necessary?

Query: Dear Doctor, I have abnormal pressure in my eyes. I believe it was 24 in one and 23 in the other. My doctor told me that he would not dilate my eyes because it would be dangerous and asked me to find someone to do Laser Peripheral Iridotomy surgery(LPI). I am 23 years old with no medical conditions....  Read Full »


Dr. Dadapeer. K

Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query at icliniq.com. It seems from the history that you are having increased intraocular pressure in both the eyes, the normal is 14-16 mmHg and you are having 24 and 23 mmHg. Hence we should suspect glaucoma. In one of the sub type of glaucoma called as...  Read Full »

Is a visual field test necessary if optic disc is smaller?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 70 year old male. I just moved to a new area and found a new ophthalmologist, and he said my optic disc was smaller than normal, and he recommended a visual field test, to get a baseline, should it be needed for the future. I called my ophthalmologist for the previous two decade...  Read Full »


Dr. Bandivadekar Pooja Mohan

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The spectrum of the disc and the cup size is hugely variable in people. The size of the optic disc is not the only determining factor. The size of the cup, average rim size and pattern, nerve fiber pattern, and intraocular pressure, are together taken into conside...  Read Full »

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