I was diagnosed with glaucoma narrow angle...and am having laser surgery within the week.?

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Will this laser surgery be a cure? Or will I have to use medications for the rest of my life? Will I eventually go blind? I haven't even hit 40 yet!
Confused,
Terri
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Narrow Angle Glaucoma?

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My Mom and I went to the optometrist the other day and they tested us (they're a government owned place). They accuse my Mom of having Narrow Angle Glaucoma where the angle for drainage is too little, and they didn't want to put drops in her eye, claiming it may close a part of the eye making her go blind. So they didn't put drops in her eye. I am very worried for the well being of my Mom and I want to make sure that her vision remains good, because she hasn't had any problems, her eyes don't hurt and hasn't felt anything so she didn't suspect anything is wrong with her eyes. But they claim something is. I don't want to tell her to get surgery because I don't know if it is necessary. I need help from the YA community and I want your guidance on past experience or whether or not my Mom should get this surgery done, also the surgery they're offering is free for her, and is laser, not the older method. Please help out!
people with very narrow angles are at HIGH risk of blindness that can be prevented with a super-easy, super inexpensive and virtually painless procedure called "laser peripheral iridotomy" or LPI. Some people are not big on surgical fixes, but this is one preventative procedure that probably needs to be done on people with very narrow angles, whether they've ever had any problems before or not. just b/c your mother has never "had any problems" & her eyes "don't hurt" & she "hasn't felt anything" & "didn't suspect anything"...none of that means all that much. glaucoma is called the "silent blinder" b/c it really has no or few symptoms until its too late.

i agree don't dilate people with very narrow angles. that's asking for an acute glaucoma attack.

and if she really has narrow angles...she probably needs an LPI, even if she's never had problems or symptoms. it doesn't matter. they'd be trying to prevent problems/blindness later, which she's definitely at risk for if she has very narrow angles.

if you're concerned, get a 2nd opinion. but narrow angles is a valid reason for preventative LPI. very valid.  (+ info)

My girlfriend is 18 and has glaucoma. Will she inevitibly go blind?

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My girlfriend was diagnosed with closed-angle glaucoma. She's 18, and since she is so young, I fear she will inevitably go blind. What is the usual progression for vision loss with this disease?
as long as her pressure is kept under control through eye drops or other means the glaucoma will never progress and her vision will never decrease.  (+ info)

What effect does Amphetamine have on GLAUCOMA?

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I have Glaucoma (not narrow-angle), and have been diagnosed as having ADD ... although my doctor was going to prescribe me Adderall, she decided against it when she saw that I had Glaucoma (contraindication?) What exactly does amphetamine/any CNS stimulant do to Glaucoma??
adderall increases blood pressure, it also increases intraocular pressure, any amphetamine does. Your doctor doesn't want to be responsible for making you go blind.  (+ info)

can open angle glaucoma be caused by working in a poor ventilation office for 4 years?

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Glaucoma is not in my family and I've been diagonsed with open angle. I went due to always having conjectivitis due to poor ventaltion at my work. Could this be caused by that? I was evacuated July 09 twice and first time the toxic fumes damaged my vocal cords. I speak with a raspy voice that sometimes nothing comes out as I try to speak. Mold is a issue! Please someone help answer why I have this when never any problems but working in what has been the issue for 4 yrs now.
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What is glaucoma and is it real serious?

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I had went to the eye doctor last week. I was prescribed with eye glasses. The eye doc said that I need to go and get a glaucoma test done, because there is a thinning in the wall in my eye. I don't know what that means, but the doc said I need to get it done and I don't know what glaucoma means.
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that gradually steal sight without warning. Vision loss is caused by damage to the optic nerve. Early detection is vital to stopping the progress of the disease, so you are doing exactly the right thing. The thinning of your corneal wall may indicate damage to your optic nerve, which is why your eye doctor wants you tested. You will be sent for a glaucoma test, and if you test positive, treatment will begin.

There is no cure for glaucoma, although many scientists are working on one. However, medication or surgery can slow or prevent further vision loss, or stop it before it starts. You will likely only need eye drops on a daily basis, if indeed you do have glaucoma.

I do want to correct the post above me related to high pressure within the eye as a the cause. Although it was once thought that high pressure within the eye, (interocular pressure, or IOP) is the main cause of this optic nerve damage, we now know that other factors must also be involved because even people with “normal” levels of pressure can experience vision loss from glaucoma. IOP is clearly a risk factor, just not the only cause.

Some other risk factors are:
Corneal wall thickness less than .5mm (your risk factor)
diabetes
hypertension
extreme nearsightedness
advanced age
use of steroids

Hope this was helpful, and best of luck  (+ info)

has anyone every heard of narrow-angle glaucoma?

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Yes, I have it. Stay out of direct sunlight and watch out for flashlights. You can burn out the optic nerve within 1 hour. If you get killer headaches across the brow-go to the emergency room. They will relieve the pressure with a laser.  (+ info)

How to play for glaucoma operation without insurance?

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My friend's parents are divorced, and his dad has glaucoma which will take away his vision unless he gets surgery? He does not have health insurance. How can he pay for this?
possess as much information as you could maybe is one of the options,however it is quite time consuming,here http://www.HealthInsuranceIdeas.info/free-online-health-insurance.htm is the resource i have ever had good experience.  (+ info)

How long does someone with glaucoma last without going blind?

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My boy friends just told me he has glaucoma and I dont know hwo to ask him so hopefully some one else can aswer my question? I love him but Im worried.
glaucoma is a disease that results in a high pressure in the eyes that if not treated can damage the optic nerve and cause blindness.

Treatment usually involves eye drops. Laser treatment is an option too. My father had glaucoma with very high pressures in his eyes before he was diagnosed. Weeks after he started the drops his pressures dropped (this was very good).

He did mention that the drops stung a little. Tell your friend he must continue with the treatment even if it hurts because they control it and it's better than going blind.

You could check out the following site to start your research
http://www.glaucoma.org/learn/what_is_glaucom.php

good luck  (+ info)

has anyone with acute narrow angle glaucoma noticed prolonged sensitivity to light after laser eye surgery?

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Sonds like a normal reaction to me, your eye may be irritated, resluting in higher light sensitivity.
If it doesn't go away in at the most a week, go see a doctor.  (+ info)

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