medication and high IOP

[worriedgirl80]

Hi there


I have been told that my eye pressures are high and am awaiting seeing a specialist, i just wondered if there are any meds i should avoid.
I have a really bad cold at the moment where my nose is so stuffy.

Thank you

[worriedgirl80]

Thanks for the reply... I am 29.. and at present do not know what eye condition i have.

[Sandra M Brown, MD]

Since you say you are a "girl" not a lady or woman I am guessing you are younger than 60 years.  In this case you probably do NOT have a condition called angle closure glaucoma.  This is the type of glaucoma that can be affected by cold medications.  If you have open angle glaucoma or any other type of glaucoma, cold medications are fine.