Antidepressants

[Bellamolly60]

hello

I am on antidepressants for a number of years

i Have Glaucoma since 1983 I went on the website. It started that it is have risk

I phoned the Eye hospital awaiting response

Back contacted the GP. Who sent text back

Saying Not Contraindicated in Glaucoma patients little be confused

can anyone help please

thank you

[whitedog]

Hi

I think your question could only be answered by the doctors treating you.

Probably best to wait for a response from the hospital, I think.

[Bellamolly60 in reply to whitedog]

Thank you White Dog

[KieranGlaucomaUK Administrator]

Hi there, it would depend on what type of glaucoma you have. Medications (including antidepressants) can be a problem for primary angle closure glaucoma, unless you have had an iridotomy or lens replacement (cataract) surgery. If you have primary open angle glaucoma, then medications are usually less of a problem. In any case, we recommend that you let you eye specialist know, as they need to be made aware of any medications that you are taking. Your eye specialist may want to monitor your glaucoma and eye pressure more frequently.

[Bellamolly60 in reply to KieranGlaucomaUK]

Thank you