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Is Breastfeeding Advisable While Treating Glaucoma?

Posted on Fri, 2 Dec 2016

Question: Hi. Currently I have Kerateconus on my right eye very severe and my left eye I got it treated with cross linking 8 years ago. I went to have a general check up and the doctor has detected glaucoma on my right eye, and my cornea on my right eye is very very thin.

I just wanted to ask how long does the treatment take for glaucoma?

I am pregnant currently so can only do treatment after. Also is it possible to breastfeed while doing treatment for glaucoma.

One more thing the doctor suggested a c section due to my eyes being very thing and a fear of pressure rising in the eye. Is that correct?

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (4 days later)

Brief Answer:
Preferably go for caesarean section

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Yes, you can breastfeed while taking treatment for glaucoma, whether medicines or surgery

The duration of treatment for glaucoma depends upon the intraocular pressure and the severity of glaucoma, and the response to the medical management. It's difficult to predict duration of glaucoma treatment. If the medical management is not successful, then the surgical treatment is available.

Yes, it is safer to go for the caesarean section as pressure in the eye increases during labour and labour pains, and that can damage the eye in your case. You should go for an elective caesarean section rather than normal delivery.

Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Maternal and fetal medicine specialist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (2 days later)

Thank you doctor . Also I'm 20 weeks pregnant I don't feel any movement sometimes only when my hand is on my stomach . But very rare I have a small bump Alhamdullilah but not much is that normal? Sorry it's my first pregnancy I just get worried.

Also, regards to the glaucoma treatment I know it starts with eye drops how long approximately does it take ? More or less. Sorry I know ur a gyna in trying to ask opthomologist but no are available.

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Normal

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Fetal movements in first pregnancy usually occur at 20-22 weeks.
The small bump is normal.
The glaucoma drops start acting within 1-2 days.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T