This section provides answers to some of the more frequently asked questions about Ophthamology eye health and vision care.
We usually recommend using a lubricant eye drop (standard, not gel which would be too thick) 10 to 15 minutes before using your glaucoma drops. This may relieve the stinging sensation, which is often due to dry eye. Cold is also an effective anesthetic (pain killer). So consider keeping the lubricant eye drops in the refrigerator for additional relief from the temporary stinging, burning and itching.
Cataract surgery is done once per eye and never repeated. In some cases, cataract surgery can lower high pressure caused by certain types of glaucoma (most commonly narrow-angle glaucoma). If your pressure is too high after cataract surgery, talk with your ophthalmologist about possible treatments, which include drops, laser, or surgery.