I was given Alphagan P for elevated pressure post cataract surgery in February in addition to some other glaucoma meds I was on prior to the surgery. I developed a very bad red eye, itching aching eyes, crusty dry skin eyelids, and other visible manifestations. In addition, the Alphagan affected my low light/night vision to the point I was having quite a bit of trouble seeing in other than bright outdoor light.
Remember your most important eye is eye not had RD have it checked often.
From doing a lot of reading I understand the best medications are Alphagan-P (morning and afternoon, Azopt (3X/day), and Xalatan (at bedtime). Not sure if you have any opinions on this.
Also I would like to buy a tonometer - Is there one that you recommend?
We have a meeting scheduled with the Glaucoma specialist. Are there any questions I need to ask.
Thanks so much Dr Hagan!
You keep asking the same question and the answer doesn't change. Alphagan P is for lowering IOP only, not an antioxidant, it is sometimes used to keep the pupil from dilating fully at night after IOL or lasik surgery.
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I rarely use Alphagan-P anymore. It is usually expensive and latanoprost is a much better choice for most people. It is inexpensive and once per day dose. The rest of you statement/questions I can't answer. There is no scientific evidence that those supplements lower IOP. Remember IOP changes from hour to hour and varies 6-12 pts/day.
I would suggest these actions to address your problem:
1. Get a second opinion from an outstanding cataract/corneal ophthalmologist eye MD. Need to be sure IOL in not out of position, that there is no posterior capsular clouding, that you do not have a different problem such as macular or cornea disease.
2. This problem can sometimes be corrected with an ultra-careful refraction (glasses testing) and wearing "wave-form" glasses all the time like Zeiss iScript lens.
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Dr. Stated Alphagan P was the best he could do with MEDS, and it did not do a thing so wants to do SLT which he says may not work or can make pressure worse. So if SLT does not work are my only options more riskier surgeries! Visual field gave been perfect for last 8 years, do not know if this hemorrhage has caused defects as yet! Are there not some other drops that could help? Hard to believe since I have only tried 3 different drops my options at this early glaucoma time are so limited.
Your problem is common and there are many previous discussions on this. If you have seen 5 ophthalmologists and none prescribed glasses and none found anything serious its not likely anything that threatens your vision. Since you are young it's not likely an incipient cataract. I suspect you have irregular cornea astigmatism.
All medications come with something called a 'package insert' which has labeling that includes any risks. Did you tell your doctor that you are expecting? I would just call the office to be safe and tell them you are pregnant and want to know if the antibiotic prescribed for you is safe during pregnancy.
I do have the insert at home. It said if there were NO lines it was inconclusive, but nothing about a line in the circle and nothing in the oval. The way it reads, for it to be positive, there should be a line in each opening. I will be taking another one tonight, hoping it is more conclusive. thanx!
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