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 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.
My dermatologist did a full body check last Tuesday and told me I have Rosacea both on my face (only on my nose) and Occular Rosacea. I have been having recurrent styes for years in one eye.
He put me on Oracea (Doxycycline 40mg time released) and I've taken it for 5 days. Late last night I noticed a stye sensation in the same place as usual and see one is forming on the inside of the lower lid. How long does it take for the antibiotic to prevent more styes?
Hello,
I cannot confirm anything without examination but it can be rosacea. Rosacea is a cutaneous disorder primarily of convexities of the central part of the face , such as forehead; cheeks ;nose; and chin. Pimples are sometimes included as part of the definition.
Treatment options vary from antibiotic creams,antihistaminics,sun screens to laser treatment.A dermatologist’s evaluation will be the best.
Hope it helps.
Now you are on 2 of the 4 types of glaucoma medication available (the other two are carbonic anhydrase inhibitor and Alphagan-P type). You should be worried. Hopefully your ophthalmologist specializes in glaucoma. Don't know what else I can tell you other than take your medicines and keep your appointments.
Hello,
From your symptoms,it sounds like rosacea. Rosacea is a cutaneous disorder primarily of convexities of the central part of the face , such as forehead; cheeks ;nose; and chin. Pimples are sometimes included as part of the definition.
Treatment options vary from antibiotic creams,antihistaminics,sun screens to laser treatment.Also the triggers of rosacea have to be avoided.You can get a complete list of these triggers from the following website: http://en.wikipedia.
Now i am using glaucoma eye drop alphagan p and glacumol.Doctor said may be improve little vision after clean the lens but risky surgery.May be loss of vision.Plz Help me Sir.What is the white membren(Plz see the attch. picture).Is pterygium or other.When i closed my right eye(goog eye) then the left eye squint is correct.what is the treatment for white membren.Plz help me.Now my age is 31 year.
I was dx'd (very surprised about this) with Rosacea and given Oracea 40 mg to take once a day. By day 8, my intestines were saying 'no way'. My derm's P/A said to stop the med.
What are my options. I've made a follow up with my derm, who is only in the area a few times a week, and would like to be prepared to help make decisions.
My concern is my nose. I had pointed out to him, during my full body check, some pinkie tip sized indentations on my nose.
If it's not troublesome you can wait a while longer to see if it is permanent. Alphagan P helps some people not everyone. It's a glaucoma drop.
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