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Stop Glaucoma (medication) eye drops
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My twin sister has glaucoma which is controlled by eye drops. I do not have glaucoma but my doctor whom I do see once a year for test of my eyes prescribed for me Xalatan eye drops to take every day as a precaution,
Should I take the eye drops even that my eyes are perfect?
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@empara Like Don ( @dsh33782 ), I have had glaucoma for many years and am VERY protective of my eyes.
Even without actual changes from glaucoma, you can have increased intraocular pressure, which is usually the precursor to the disorder. Xalatan (latanaprost) decreases that pressure and protects your vision. Was it prescribed during a routine exam by an optometrist, who is the eye doc most commonly seen by people without vision problems?
Are you seeing an ophthalmologist, who is an MD specializing in diseases of the eye? Have they done any scans or (mechanical) visual field tests to determine whether there may be subtle changes? With your family history, that's what I would do if it hasn't been done already.
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Hi
I've had glaucoma for over 30 years now and take 3 different eye drops. I recommend you take your doctors advice to help prevent progression.
Don