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Are There Any Side Effects From Xalatan Eye Drops?
Dear Doctor I was given xalatan eye drops because my eye pressure was high and there was also cupping of the optic nerve. I am a bit fearful of the side effects. I go to the gym f days of the week and i try to eat healthy. What do you say?. Louella
Mon, 14 Dec 2015
Hi and welcome to HCM,
Please remember all drugs have potential side effects. You have to evaluate the risk benefit ratio, before their use.
Since you have been diagnosed as glaucoma, which is a potentially blinding disease, if left untreated, so it is better to continue the Xalatan. The side effects of Xalatan, like redness, irritation, pigmentation and elongation of eyelashes, are mild compared to the blindness caused by untreated glaucoma.
Glaucoma cant be controlled by regular exercise or diet.
All the very best!!!
Please remember all drugs have potential side effects. You have to evaluate the risk benefit ratio, before their use.
Since you have been diagnosed as glaucoma, which is a potentially blinding disease, if left untreated, so it is better to continue the Xalatan. The side effects of Xalatan, like redness, irritation, pigmentation and elongation of eyelashes, are mild compared to the blindness caused by untreated glaucoma.
Glaucoma cant be controlled by regular exercise or diet.
All the very best!!!
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