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Can Medicines Prescribed Post Cataract Operation Cause Headaches As A Side Effect ?
Himay I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...\, can-some-eye-drops-cause-glaucoma-if-yes-is-it-temporary . 58 yr old female patient has undergone cataract surgery 1.5 months back . has headache so consulted the specialist. specialist said it is becausse of medicine and it is temporary
Wed, 25 Jan 2012
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Post surgery glaucoma can be 1)pre existing 2)secondary due to surgery 3) drug induced.The diagnosis and management is to be done on this background.There should be long term follow up in such cases
Post surgery glaucoma can be 1)pre existing 2)secondary due to surgery 3) drug induced.The diagnosis and management is to be done on this background.There should be long term follow up in such cases
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Dr. Neelam Pawar,
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sometime after surgery there is rise in eye pressurewhich can be controlled by antiglaucoma medication.Sometime raised pressure may be because of post op steroids in that case you have to stop steroid,please follow instructions of your eye doctor.
sometime after surgery there is rise in eye pressurewhich can be controlled by antiglaucoma medication.Sometime raised pressure may be because of post op steroids in that case you have to stop steroid,please follow instructions of your eye doctor.
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