Generic medication is cheaper than branded eye drops, has the same drug, in the same concentration. Why is then there a debate about its use in glaucoma?
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Bladeless LASIK
LASIK, or laser vision correction surgery, has become increasingly popular, worldwide. In fact, the most commonly performed elective surgery worldwide is LASIK. Current technology has made it safer, and more effective, than ever before. The latest of these technologies is bladeless LASIK.
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension is the result of an increased pressure within the spaces that surround the brain and spinal cord.
Gonioscopy
Gonioscopy is one of the special tests for glaucoma. During gonioscopy, your doctor checks the drainage angle of the eye. This is essential to diagnose, classify and manage glaucoma.
Glaucoma and depression
The common perception of glaucoma is that it causes irreversible blindness. The diagnosis of glaucoma, therefore, impacts the patient adversely. Glaucoma diagnosis is invariably associated with some anxiety and depression. That said, it is important to remember that the relationship between glaucoma and depression is complex and multifactorial.