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How Can Glaucoma Be Treated?
I have glaucoma, very dry eyes and recently had a bad irritation. My pressures in both eyes went up and I was switched from Dorzolamide HCL OP 2% SOL to Simbrinza drops 1%/0.2%, after breakfast and after supper. Within a short time following the application I experience a very dry mouth and tongue. I must drink liquid and the dryness is noticeable even in my speech. It does go away after awhile. Is this an allergic reaction? I will see my Dr, on Monday, but I was curious about the side effects. In addition I take Travatan Z 0.004% in the evening. I would appreciate your opinion regarding my issue with the dry mouth. Thank you. JulieDenhart
Mon, 26 Mar 2018
Hello,
Glaucoma is to be treated either by tablet drop or adopt surgical option like trabeculectomy as deemed fit by treating doctor internet of things (IoT) is to be monitored dry mouth and tongue are side effects of the medication can take advise of treating doctor. If required a particular drug can be withdrawn.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ashok Kumar Dash
Glaucoma is to be treated either by tablet drop or adopt surgical option like trabeculectomy as deemed fit by treating doctor internet of things (IoT) is to be monitored dry mouth and tongue are side effects of the medication can take advise of treating doctor. If required a particular drug can be withdrawn.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ashok Kumar Dash
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