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Eye Care (Expert Forum)
Hypotony
Answered by
Michael J Kutryb, MD - Ophthalmology, Cataract Surgery, glaucoma, Laser Vision Correct
Kutryb Eye Institute - Titusville
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Hypotony
by jkosaki, Jul 28, 2009 01:09PM
Just had a trabeculectomy three weeks ago and my last visit shows low eye pressure of 4 and blurry vision. My doctor said I may need a surgery to correct that. My question is should I wait until my eye heals completely before I have that surgery to correct low pressure. By waiting, will I damage my eye? Will my pressure rise with medication drops? I have a follow up visit coming up so I thought to ask for a second opinion.
What do you suggest. I will do whatever it takes to help my eye heal.
Thanks,
John
What do you suggest. I will do whatever it takes to help my eye heal.
Thanks,
John
Doctor's Answer
by Michael J Kutryb, MD, Jul 29, 2009 09:27PM
, Jul 29, 2009 09:27PM
I suggest you speak with your surgeon who hopefully is a board-certified ophthalmologist that is fellowship trained in glaucoma surgery. I think it is reasonable for your doctor to wait a certain amount of time to see if the pressure comes up on its own but it is probably not such a good idea to have the pressure down at 4 for a long time as it can cause serious problems of its own. It's a judgement call as to when and how to try to bring the pressure up - that's what your surgeon is trained to do.
MJK MD
MJK MD
