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What Causes Itching Sensation In The Eyes While On Glaucoma Medication?
I have glaucoma which has been controlled well by taking Rx eye drops. In recent months I have had an increasing need to rub my eyes because of a mild sense of itching. Can this potentially aggravate eye pressure, i.e. the side effects of glaucoma?
No matter--I'll call my optometrist. (In the past I've had simple questions for WebMD but have not had to pay for simple answers. "Got it"--good luck with new system. -- LVC
No matter--I'll call my optometrist. (In the past I've had simple questions for WebMD but have not had to pay for simple answers. "Got it"--good luck with new system. -- LVC
Fri, 8 Dec 2017
it may be sensitivity to drug can not stop the drop monitour the iot can take tab levocetrizine 5mg in morning.can consult ophthalmologist and not optometrist who is only for refraction. can go for surgery to control glaucoma if developing sensitivity to drug trade culectomy can be triedwill be the best for yourproblem.
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may be sensitive to drop used to treat glaucoma. not posible to avoid drop but surgery can be recomanded.in your case trabeculectomy is recomanded. no need to consult optometrist can consult ophthalmologist for examination and advise on treatment.
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