Hi,

I am writing on behalf of my father-in-law, who is about 70. He
recently (3 days ago) had his intraolcular pressure checked and it was
quite high- high enough that his opthamologist reccomended emergency
surgery (he said it was over 70, sorry but I don't know the units used
in this measurement....I doubt it's mm Hg!)  In any case, the pressure
in his other eye tested normal, but his doc has suggested prophylactic
surgery for that eye.

I know this is no substitute for a second opinion by an MD who is
examining the guy- trust me, that will be happening.  And this morning
I have found out that there's more than one type of glucoma, and
different techniques are used on the various manifestations.
Unfortunately I cannot reach anyone right now to find out which popped
up in my dad-in-law...and I realize that can also muddy the situation.

That being understood, is it routine to do both eyes, even if one
tests normal?

Thanks for the help, and have a great Thanksgiving!

Chris Thompson
PS: The email address is a spam trap and I never check it.