Update on blood pressure and needling surgery

[Mitziecat]

Hello

Hope you are all doing well.

Just a quick update following my post regarding raised BP and Amlodipine. I will keep it brief due to recent surgery. My GP was not aware of any effect of Amlodipine and glaucoma and felt that it was the best one for me. She explained that BP is calculated as an average average a series of readings and mine was on the upper end of normal. Due to the pending surgery, she prescribed a small dose of Doxazosin. I have not heard of it before but it appears to have helped a bit. This is in addition o the Amlodipine. Does anyone use this?

Regarding the surgery, I had needling and bleb revision done on Thursday. At my post-op check on Friday, the pressure was down to 1 (hypotony) and vision blurred in the eye. I have been prescribed Atropine drops and told to rest to help elevate the pressure. I have another review on Monday. They are aware that I had the same complication a few years ago following needling in my other eye, so hopefully it will resolve. Would be grateful of any advice if anyone has the same experience. I was wondering if doing the opposite to reduce pressure would help. Things like sleeping in a lower position, more caffeine etc. I will follow the post-op advice regarding rest, no lifting, housework etc. Also my eye feels very dry so I presume I can use as much lubricant as needed.

[StationCat]

I have had a trabeculectomy and then needling at a later date.

Also followed by very low pressure similar to yours. Atropine was also prescribed.

I certainly would not be taking any further steps along the lines that you have mentioned unless you have discussed these steps with your consultant

The advice you have been given about bending down /lifting should also be followed strictly. I was putting some washing in the washing machine and immediately lost vision in my eye and had to get an emergency vitrectomy operation.

Take care and really, don’t over do it, stick to your meds regime as prescribed and I’m sure you will be fine in the longer term.

(I’m not a medical professional)

[Mitziecat in reply to StationCat]

Thank you Statio Cat for your reply. I will definitely follow the recovery guidance and remain positive. Hope your recovery went well and no issues with the vision now.