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ANSWER:

Only in the sense that lack of sleep tends to result in dry eyes.

Warm regards,
David Richardson, MD
Patient-Focused Ophthalmologist

San Marino Eye
2020 Huntington Drive
San Marino, CA 91108
626.289.7856

Patient-Focused Websites:
New-Glaucoma-Treatments.com
About-Eyes.com

Date: May 6, 2015

June 22, 2017

QUESTION:

I have had AB Interno Canaloplasty with Goniotomy last Tuesday. Wednesday, when my pressure was checked, it was 35. My Dr immediately number my eye and explained he cut through my mesh because it got clogged from all the different eye drops. My question, what moistening eye drops do you recommend after this procedure. I also had a cataract removed. At the same time, I had a severe headache for 48 hours after this post op procedure and my pupil is slightly dilated, so I don’t want this to be repeated if using the right moistening drops will help. I use refresh optive. Thank you for your time.

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ANSWER:

I am sorry to hear about your early experience with Ab-Interno Canaloplasty (ABiC). The good news is that most early IOP elevations are transient so will often resolve with time. With regard to dry eye therapy, I generally make therapy recommendations based upon the appearance of the tear film at the slit lamp. Given the fact that I’ve not examined your eyes, I’m afraid I cannot offer a specific recommendation tailored to your ocular surface condition.

Sorry I could not be of greater assistance.

Warm regards,
David Richardson, MD
Patient-Focused Ophthalmologist

San Marino Eye
2020 Huntington Drive
San Marino, CA 91108
626.289.7856

Patient-Focused Websites:
New-Glaucoma-Treatments.com
About-Eyes.com