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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Glaucoma / May 2004laser ahead
Went to the specialist today and it was like all the other umpteen times, meds not helping and pressures up. He asked me to give one more drop a try (Lumigan) before laser treatment but at this point it's looking like that is inevitable. Guess I have a light show ahead. Like all other mature, calm, scientifically-inclined adults out there I only have one question: Does it HURT? =) Leigh -- Consequences, shmonsequences, as long as I'm rich. - D. Duck I've had it, and no, it doesn't hurt. Just sit absolutely still and count all the bright dots. ;-) Laura >Guess I have a light show ahead. Like all other mature, calm, >scientifically-inclined adults out there I only have one question: >Does it HURT? =) >Went to the specialist today and it was like all the other umpteen >times, meds not helping and pressures up. He asked me to give one [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > >Leigh Hi Leigh, Don't worry! I've had SLT three times already and it didn't hurt the slightest. I literally didn't feel a thing. The light show was pretty, though. Bill It doesn't hurt, and it makes a terrific chartreuse light show right there in your eye! > Went to the specialist today and it was like all the other umpteen > times, meds not helping and pressures up. He asked me to give one [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > -- > Consequences, shmonsequences, as long as I'm rich. - D. Duck If you are talking about a laser trabeculoplasty, I had the procedure done in both eyes about 2 years ago. It didn't hurt, but it did remind me of a very mild electric shock. My physician did each eye separately--about a week apart. Since my eyes felt very irritated--like they were severely windblown, he gave me drops for the irritation/pain, which did help. The procedure definitely helped my pressure in both eyes come down. Good luck! --David Greetings all, I have recently been diagnoised with this. Have been 3 months on Alphagan with no change to pressure. I will be starting Xalatan (?) tomorrow. Can someone please direct me to a site that can give me more information on NPG, in plain english, especially treatment ? Many thanks Anne Haven't checked these recently, but copied them from an earlier post: There is some excellent info here: http://www.glaucoma.net/nygri/questions/nygriquestions.html and here: http://www.glaucoma.org/index.htm Also, you could just do a Google search on "glaucoma" and see what comes up. Good luck. > Greetings all, > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > Many thanks > Anne Hi, I have been diagnosed 3 months ago with NTG (Or NPG). Have searched most of the web using google searches "glaucoma normal tension"; "visual field progression normal pressure glaucoma" etc. Usually after you read first webpage on the subject you will find that most have similiar or identical info. One of the better papers I have recently found is in PDF format : http://www.optometrists.asn.au/gui/files/ceo833161.pdf There are some pages with results of NTG trials that have shown (?) that lowering IOP also slows down progresion of NTG. I have searched for links on the subject but I couldn't find enough information on how those trials where conducted - anyway it looks like doc's opinion at the moment is that it is safer to take drops in NTG then not to so I am talking them (Xalatan) I have not found unfortunately any info on statistics on progression of NTG - this was info I was mostly interested in. I have asked several doctors on what is my long term prognosis on sight preserving (I am 31) but got only "round" answers "listen to your doc, take drops, go often for checkups and everything with luck would be ok" so I have a slight suspicion that doctors a) don't really know what are statistcal chances of preserving sight for 30-40yrs or worse b) don't wont to tell becuase stats are not encouraging. Other info I found (but can't provide links) is that in NTG it might be even more important than in POAG to improve blood circulation and apart from regulat excercise there where suggestions to start taking small doses of aspirin and/or gingko bilobae. SInce there are no info on harm of this I am also taking those pills :) Should you find any interesting info please let me know Good luck! Jarek > Greetings all, > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > Many thanks > Anne To get the info you are interested in, you may wish to try your luck here: http://www.slackinc.com/areas.asp#eyecare It provides links to, for example, Ocular Surgery News and Journals. Some of them require registration to read the articles and perhaps that is the reason why search engines are unable to reach these sites. Regarding gingko biloba, the founder of this NG, Dr Ritch used to recommend standardised formula with 24% gingko flavonglycosides and 6% terpenoid for the treatment of glaucoma, in addition to the use of the usual drops. If yu search within this NG using these key words, you should be able to find his posts. However, taking gingko together with aspirin may need special precautions as both act as anticoagulant. You may wish to consult your doctor. Regards, Sun Chong Hong > Hi, > I have been diagnosed 3 months ago with NTG (Or NPG). Have searched [quoted text clipped - 41 lines] > > Many thanks > > Anne Many thanks for the information. Will be checking out the site shortly. Regards Anne > To get the info you are interested in, you may wish to try your luck here: > http://www.slackinc.com/areas.asp#eyecare It provides links to, for [quoted text clipped - 63 lines] > > > Many thanks > > > Anne |
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