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If intolerant to eye drops for glaucoma, what options?
After a few years of using drops, Timolol, Latanoprost, and Pilocarpine in various combinations, I've developed allergic reactions. Hard to sort out which is causing the allergetic reaction (Timolol?), and I don't like the headache and slight dizziness I feel with Pilocarpine.
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Sorry to hear about your reaction to glaucoma drops. I've been fighting glaucoma for over 30 years now. Periodically my glaucoma specialist does change drops. Currently I'm on pilocarpine, dorzolimide, and rocklatan which keeps pressure below 14.
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2 ReactionsI do not recommend the Xen shunt procedure . Try laser first if intolerant to drops after switching drops.
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1 ReactionDON't do the Durysta Injection!!!
I had the Xen shunt implanted when I had cataract surgery, Pressure is down substantially.
I do have "lightning" flashes and dry eye, so I am curious as to your reasons for not recommending the procedure
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1 ReactionI too am curious why you do not recommend the Xen shunt. I will be having cataract surgery this summer, and my very experienced ophthalmologist has recommended it because I have had glaucoma for over 10 years now. I am anxious to preserve my vision as long as possible, and understand that the shunt can only be done during cataract surgery.
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Very sorry about the problems.
Never forget, if you are having problems with a medication, you can, of course, ask your doctor if switching to a different medication will help.
In addition to that, you can also ask your doctor if a lower dose of the medication might be effective.
If you are developing an allergic reaction, maybe you could ask your doctor if a medication to reduce allergies generally, might help?
Best of luck,
Take care...