How is glaucoma related to my blood pressure?

This sounds like a simple question, but is actually terribly complicated! The treatment for glaucoma depends on many factors, including the diagnosis (Underlying cause of the glaucoma), severity of the glaucoma and the target intraocular pressure (in comparison with the opening pressure before any treatment). This should be discussed in depth with your attending Ophthalmologist. In general, the treatments for primary glaucoma vary from a. laser treatments, including peripheral iridotomy / iridoplasty for patients with occludable angles, angle closure glaucoma b.

Hi there! I'm sorry to learn that your dry eye condition is causing you discomfort. Please resist the temptation to rub! In my years of practice, I have seen some very bad consequences from vigourous eye-rubbing, including cataract and retinal detachment, which can be sight threatening! Dry eyes is actually a relatively common condition, and majority of cases are (thankfully) mild. However I can empathize that the symptoms of grittiness, like having sand in the eye, tearing, and the fear of bright lights etc can be quite bothersome.