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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Glaucoma / March 2004Eye Pain
Hello- I often seem to have mild aching pain in my right eye which seem to go away when I add a drop of Xalatan. My doctor said that is probably a coincidence since eye pressure cannot be "felt". He checked my eye and could not find any reason. Am a little concerned. Should I worry about this? Another question, I have eye pressure around 23-24 in both the eyes. Since my cornea thickness is around 645 and my visual field is normal for last 4 years since I was diagnosed as a suspect, I dont use Xalatan except in cases like above. Any comments here as well? Thanks very much, Nick > Hello- > [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > years since I was diagnosed as a suspect, I dont use Xalatan except in cases > like above. Any comments here as well? Yes, Nick, a few. If your corneal thickness is 645 (normal is about 540 microns), then it would be expected for your IOP to be about 5 points above normal, which is right where yours is. If your optic nerve and fields are normal, then I can understand your doc observing you. It would be extremely surprising if it was your IOP you were feeling. It is likely just to be dryness of the corneal surface. I would probably try an artificial tear next time. Xalatan is not meant to be used on an "as needed basis." --Rick Cohn, MD Glaucoma Specialist Winter Park, FL Thanks a lot doctor for clarifying. Incidentally I was searching eye pain in the google and saw this article http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003032.htm. Am assuming since my pain comes and goes, it is possibly not this. I will definitely try the artificial eye drops. Thanks again Nick > > Hello- > > [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > Glaucoma Specialist > Winter Park, FL Nick --since DR. Cohn reccomended tears --I can tell you the one I think is the best ; ) --I've tried them all , as I have sjogrens --real dry eyes --I use Refresh liquigel |
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