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I been having problems with my vision recently, I have a history of optic neuritis x 2, new dx of dry eye. I am trying out a pair of air optix w/ bifocal. I still feel I can't see very well with 4.50 med.
The doctor mentioned the pressure in my eye was 19 so that was on the high side. Glaucoma is 21 and over. Should I be concerned the pressure is so high? I am only 47, too young for glaucoma.
The doctor mentioned the pressure in my eye was 19 so that was on the high side. Glaucoma is 21 and over. Should I be concerned the pressure is so high? I am only 47, too young for glaucoma.
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Your neurologist is not likely interested in your IOP but definitely interested for the Eye MD to say if there are signs of MS in your eye like optic atrophy, pupil abnormalities, optic nerve pallor, eye muscle problems, color vision defects, etc
JCH MD
JCH MD
Thanks, I did read up a bit n it. Seems the number really doesn't mean as much as she told me, however I find it odd she mentioned it to me and asked for my neuro's name so she could send him a copy of todays exam.
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