If intolerant to eye drops for glaucoma, what options?

Posted by jane8888 @jane8888, Nov 14, 2023

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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Don Higgins, Volunteer Mentor | @dsh33782 | Nov 15, 2023

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.
Don

leladog666 | @leladog666 | Nov 25, 2023

I do not recommend the Xen shunt procedure . Try laser first if intolerant to drops after switching drops.

sixtz4me | @sixtz4me | Feb 13 12:25pm

DON't do the Durysta Injection!!!

rx330 | @rx330 | Feb 14 8:30am

In reply to @leladog666 "I do not recommend the Xen shunt procedure . Try laser first if intolerant to drops..." + (show)

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

Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Feb 14 9:57pm

In reply to @leladog666 "I do not recommend the Xen shunt procedure . Try laser first if intolerant to drops..." + (show)

I 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.
Sue

samcal9977zz | @samcal9977zz | Feb 15 7:50am

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...

topsz | @topsz | Nov 27 10:19pm

Anybody have numb toes and leg weakness from Rocklatan or other drop?

topsz | @topsz | Nov 30 10:07am

What drop(s) brought pressure down the most?

justthinking | @justthinking | Dec 12 12:49pm

I HAVE NORMAL TENSION GLUCOMA . I HAD TROUBLE WITH EYE DROPS THE PRESERVATIVES . I 'M USING IYUZEH EYE DROPS LATANOPROST (CONTAINS NO PRESERVATIVES ) EYES FEELS SO MUCH BETTER AND WORKING GREAT.