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 The Eye Care & Surgery Center at 908-789-8999, visit The Eye Care
& Surgery Center, Google+ or facebook.com/eyecareandsurgerycenter to schedule an
appointment.
The Eye Care & Surgery Center is located at 592 Springfield
Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey 07090, 10 Mountain Boulevard, Warren, New Jersey
07059 and 517 Route One South, Suite 1100, Iselin, New Jersey 08830, and is conveniently located for patients from throughout
central and northern New Jersey.
