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Was just diagnosed with glaucoma, need support!
Eye Conditions | Last Active: Feb 10, 2024 | Replies (99)Comment receiving replies
@lioness I hope I can get some answers from him. My friend told me to call his office and say, " I am confused about if 21 and 22 pressure numbers are qualified as glaucoma or not as I am not understanding this determination correctly. " even though he told me (in his office) if my pressure was 30 then that's when to worry. Cole Institute is with the Cleveland Clinic, but located in a suburb off campus.
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@deborahfrick123 I have had open angle Glucoma for years when I lived in Pa and now My opthalmologist told me the pressure should be around 14-16 Mine where 20-21 she takes my pressure Everytime I'm there and they are staying 14-15 .I never heard of pressure at what Dr said I still would go for a 2nd opinion as as possible you don't want to lose your site if it can be prevented
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Hi Deborah @deborahfrick123, I'm Rachel. Welcome to Connect. I've been following along and just want to chime in that your friend is absolutely correct. Call your Drs office and clarify your concerns. It's your right as a patient to understand completely, and their job to oblige. You are also entitled to office notes from your visit which you may want for your records or to take to a 2nd opinion visit. I've attached a small statement that may ease your mind a bit while you are trying to figure things out, plus a link to learn more. I'm no Dr and neither is Google so its important to do your research, speak with your Dr again, and advocate for yourself, which you are clearly doing by joining Connect and learning as much as possible. I wish you the best of luck.
Rachel
https://www.glaucoma.org/gleams/high-eye-pressure-and-glaucoma.php#:~:text=Normal%20eye%20pressure%20ranges%20from,alone%20does%20not%20cause%20glaucoma.