February 07, 2011
Do medication warnings about glaucoma apply to secondary glaucoma which is controlled?
Category: Glaucoma
Specifically, I was diagnosed with secondary glaucoma as a child because of a cataract surgery when I was very young.
I have tubes in my eye which control the pressure (it’s about 17) and absolutely no glaucoma in my other eye. I do not take any drops for the glaucoma.
I want to take a medication which warns that those with glaucoma shouldn’t take it. Since technically I’m not currently suffering from glaucoma, is this something I need to worry about?
2 Responses to “Do medication warnings about glaucoma apply to secondary glaucoma which is controlled?”
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February 7th, 2011 at 12:23 pm
Meds usually specify. Call your pharmacist. They are a wealth of information.
February 7th, 2011 at 1:13 pm
Most of the medication warnings aren’t about that type of glaucoma at all, but it’s always best to clear these things with your ophthalmologist.