Open Angle Glaucoma

[Michael38]

As a follow-up to my previous post, I have now been diagnosed with open angle glaucoma (38 years old, left eye 16, right eye 23).  While there is no visible optic nerve damage (some cupping but this attributable to my near sightedness) and my vision has remained consistent, my family history (dad has occular hypertension) would inidicate glaucoma at its very early stage.  We began SLT treatment and I go back in two weeks to see if the pressures have dropped.  In detecting it at this early stage, are the odds in my favor that I can I expect to enjoy a lifetime of vision provided I continue with treatment and check-ups?

Thanks.  I appreciate the help.

[Tbone415]

I had cataract surgery about 10 days ago. My inter ocular pressure has increased to 22 and head feels heavy. Will the pressure revert to normal if I take Cusimolol?
Thankyou

[Timothy D McGarity, M.D.]

Hi,
Just re-read your other post, too. I totally agree. Treating it as early as possible is the best. Glaucoma is very different for each person, where some people rapidly detiorate and for others it's much slower. So it's all about the rate and that is why you will have the follow up appointments. Cupping, visual field progression, IOP, etc will help determine your rate of progression, or hopefully stability.
Best wishes,
Timothy D. McGarity, M.D.