Laser peripheral iridotomy is the treatment for angle-closure disease. During the procedure, your eye doctor will use a laser to create a tiny hole in the coloured part of your eye, the iris. This little hole provides an alternate drainage pathway for the fluid inside the eye. Remember, this impaired fluid drainage can lead to an increase in eye pressure, leading to glaucoma.
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Your Glaucoma Consult in the Covid 19 Era
The world as we know it, has changed over the last few weeks. It is only natural that so will your interaction with your glaucoma doctor. Some of these changes will be uncomfortable, some expensive, and some painful. All of these changes, without doubt, will make sure you are safer than ever before. So here is what you need to know about your glaucoma consult in the Covid 19 era.
Rhopressa
Rhopressa is the commercial name of netarsudil ophthalmic solution. This drug is a 0.02% formulation, and is one of the newest drugs for glaucoma.
Eye Pressure Variations
Intraocular pressure (IOP) or eye pressure is the most commonly identified risk factor for glaucoma. In addition, it is the only factor which can be modified, in patients of glaucoma. Decrease in IOP retards the progression of glaucoma, regardless of baseline IOPs. Moreover, eye pressure variations are known to worsen the disease over time.
Glaucoma and blood pressure
Glaucoma and blood pressure have a complex relationship. Both low and high blood pressure may increase the risk of incidence, as well as progression of glaucoma.