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Glaucoma in pregnancy, children and older adults needs specialist care: drug safety, congenital glaucoma and drop aids.
Glaucoma needs extra care in some groups. A specialist should guide every treatment decision.
Pregnancy
Some glaucoma drops can pass into the bloodstream and may not be safe in pregnancy or breastfeeding. Never stop treatment on your own. Tell your eye doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy so the safest plan can be chosen, which may include laser. Press gently at the inner corner of the eye after drops to reduce absorption.
Children
Older adults
People with diabetes or steroid use
Need more frequent eye checks.
Key point
Whatever your situation, sudden eye pain with halos, red eye or vomiting is an emergency. Go to an eye hospital the same day or call 112 or 102.
Before your eye appointment
Carry your old reports, glasses and a list of all drops, tablets and supplements you use. Note any family history of glaucoma, diabetes or steroid use, and write down when symptoms occur. This helps your eye doctor choose the right tests and plan, and spot changes early.
Written By
Dr. Daksh
BDS
Reviewed By
Dr. Varun Gupta
MD Pharmacology, MBBS
Last updated on
27 Sep 2022 • 06:23 PM (IST)
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