Glaucoma is
typically treated with one or more types of eyedrops although today laser
treatment for glaucoma may be a good option for many patients to reduce or even
eliminate their need for eye drops. Almost all eyedrops for glaucoma have some
side effects that can include redness, changes in the color of your eyes and
eyelids. In addition glaucoma eye drops can cause system side effects including
changes in blood pressure, irregular pulse and changes in heart rate, becoming
unable to exercise, breathing problems and even impotence in men. Some patients
also report dry eyes from glaucoma eye drop medication.
Always be sure to
tell your primary care physician about all of the eye medicines you take
including glaucoma eye drops even if you are not experiencing any side effects.
If you are experiencing any of these side effects, please be sure to schedule
an appointment so that we might be able to offer alternative treatments which
might include and in office laser treatment.
To learn more about glaucoma or
schedule a glaucoma eye exam, please call 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.
