Quote Originally Posted by Marigold2
Hi again,

Yes I worked for an ophthmologist as well. three years. He did my first laser surgery with the argon laser, it hurt like hell. So so painful. This new laser I had on 11/15 uses cool light instead of hot to punch holes in the mesh. A lot less painful. Of course the two Valium I took before hand didn't hurt either. I was on the pills Diamox Sequels 500mg for two years. My glucoma specialist told me that these pills can cause liver and or kidney problems if taken for extended periods. If I was 70 she would leave me on them but being only 48 not such a good idea. I now take my Trusopt three times a day. I have tried all the drops and nothing really helped. Having worked for an eye Dr I was always getting my pressure checked or worring about getting my pressure checked. If your Dr says you are a good canidate for the laser I would recommand it as it will lower the pressure and perhaps you will be able to stop taking any meds, for me that is not the case. Good luck to you. You are in my thoughts. Monica
I'm glad that you are so knowledgeable about your disease although very sorry that you have this. My position is that of receptionist and medical transcriptionist so I basically learn from what I type and from overhearing conversations. I am familiar with Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty but there is something else called Argon Laser Trabeculectomy. I have never asked what the difference is. Do you know? Laura's Babies, I am so sorry that you are also a glaucoma patient. For anyone reading this thread who is overdue for an appointment with their eye doctor I hope this will prompt you to make that call and schedule an appointment. It is also particularly important for patients with diabetes to maintain regular eye appointments.