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by Emma879, Jun 29, 2009 10:29AM

Hi there,

I have high eye pressures (26) so Ocular Hypertension.

Can anyone tell me if there is anything I can do to reduce them naturally as I am worried about optic nerve damage.

I have been very stressed out recently could this have increased the pressures as I was only 3 months ago measuring pressures of 20-21.

I only have one control eye so am deperate to look after the only good eye I have.

Thanks

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by John C Hagan III, MD, FACS

, Jun 29, 2009 09:05PM

See a Eye MD ophthalmologist that subspecializes in glaucoma. If you only have one "good eye" it might be best to start treatment for "ocular hypertension" rather than waiting for glaucoma to develop.

Find one near you at www.aao.org

JCH MD

by Emma879, Jul 02, 2009 05:11AM

To: John

Thanks however I live in the UK and we can't go privately on our own apparently my Doc or Optician has to refer me and both have said (26 pressures) is nothing to worry about!!

by John C Hagan III, MD, FACS

, Jul 02, 2009 07:33PM

Can't say I agree with them.
JCH MD

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