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June 11, 2017
QUESTION:
How do you correct glaring vision when you have glaucoma?
via Email
ANSWER:
The most common form of glaucoma, open angle glaucoma, is not associated with glare. On the other hand, angle closure can result in glare but only in the setting of severe intraocular pressure (IOP) elevation. Symptoms of angle closure which would warrant immediate (emergent) evaluation and treatment include such things as sudden loss of vision, new onset glare or halos or rainbows around lights, red eye, eye ache, headache, brow ache, nausea, vomiting.
There are many eye conditions that can cause glare. Which one is the cause of glare for an individual can only be determined with an in-office consultation under the exam microscope. Based on the area code of the phone number you provided it appears that you are in New Jersey. Although I would be happy to provide a consultation if you happen to be in Southern California, there is an exceptionally skilled surgeon in New Jersey that you might wish to see: Dr. Steven Safran.
Warm regards,
David Richardson, MD
Patient-Focused Ophthalmologist
San Marino Eye
2020 Huntington Drive
San Marino, CA 91108
626.289.7856
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Posted in: Glaucoma, Other Concerns, Other Eye Conditions
