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Eye Care (Expert Forum)
Pressure behind eye
Answered by
Michael J Kutryb, MD - Ophthalmology, Cataract Surgery, glaucoma, Laser Vision Correct
Kutryb Eye Institute - Titusville
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Doctor's Answer
by Michael J Kutryb, MD, May 30, 2009 10:49AM
, May 30, 2009 10:49AM
A good first step is to have him see an ophthalmologist right away to look for any signs of an ocular problem like severe glaucoma, inflammation, or irritation and also to look for an eye socket discorder. If the eye exam turns out OK, then he should see his primary care doctor to look for other causes like sinusitis, headaches, neuralgias, infections and other causes. Do not ignore the problem and make sure he is evaluated right away. There are some very serious and some not so serious possible causes.
Michael Kutryb, MD
Kutryb Eye Institute
407 S Washington Ave
Titusville, FL 32796
321-267-2020
www.kutrybeye.com
Michael Kutryb, MD
Kutryb Eye Institute
407 S Washington Ave
Titusville, FL 32796
321-267-2020
www.kutrybeye.com
Member Comments (2)
by RJ233, May 29, 2009 01:17PM
To: ReneeW01
Has your husband gone to the eye dr over this problem? Glaucoma causes pressure in the eye ball. It can blind you. You start losing side vision, until you finally lose sight. I would take him straight to an eye dr to have the pressure checked, and he can check for any lost vision. My dad had it and the pressure got too bad and he lost his eye. It is a very serious situation. I am a suspect and have regular check ups for it. Hope this helps you out. RJ
