Patient's question:
My father is 64 years old. Since he discovered that he couldn't see clearly, it has been several months. His right eye can only see a bit in the middle circle, while the rest is invisible. His left eye is still okay. He visited the First People's Hospital and the Otolaryngology Hospital for treatment, and both said it was glaucoma. After a series of tests, it was confirmed to be glaucoma. Now, he has been prescribed one bottle of bimatoprost eye drops to use once a day. It has been almost two months since he started using them, but he hasn't noticed any improvement.Doctor's answer:
Hello! According to the report, your father's diagnosis of glaucoma is indeed confirmed, and it is normal-tension glaucoma. Due to the characteristics of glaucoma, it cannot be cured, and the goal is to control the condition as much as possible. The condition in your father's right eye is indeed severe and in the late stage, while the left eye is still in the early to middle stages. Considering your father's age, with proper treatment, it is entirely possible to achieve "not losing sight during his lifetime."Treatment primarily involves eye pressure-lowering medications, such as Lumigan, in addition to which some nerve-nourishing or blood supply-improving drugs can be added, such as Mekon and Ginkgo biloba capsules for oral use. For someone newly diagnosed with glaucoma, it is often difficult to accept, and they may feel down, requiring guidance and understanding from family members.