Did you know that an indirect benefit of
weight loss surgery turns out to be a lowering of eye pressure, or IOP in
patients with ocular hypertension? According to a study reported in Acta
Ophthalmologica patients who had bariatric or weight loss surgery and
successfully reduced their weight by a significant amount demonstrated a marked
IOP reduction. Thus, the researchers believe that significant weight loss
could have beneficial effects on IOP in obese individuals with ocular
hypertension which might them to avoid having to use glaucoma eye drops.
If you or someone you
know is contemplating bariatric weight loss surgery and has a high eye pressure
they should be aware and schedule an eye exam with glaucoma testing. Schedule
an eye exam at Center for Sight 508-730-2020, visit Center for Sight, Google or www.facebook.com/centerforsightfallriver to schedule an appointment.
Center for Sight is conveniently located
at 1565
North Main Street, Suite 406, Fall River, Massachusetts 02720 for patients from
Massachusetts or Rhode Island.
