Just returned from my eye exam. Glaucoma and according to her blood pressure has no influence. I am following yor advice now and will return to her in 6 months to examine again.
@judenwayne3 жыл бұрын
I used a beta blocker drop and almost fainted in Costco. I have low blood pressure, anyway, and that stuff put me over the line. Learning more from Dr. Richardson in a couple of vids than from lifetime of visits with my local dr.s.
@GiGi-ot5ik3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dr. for all this great information. Please keep the videos coming.
@DrDavidDRichardsonMDSanMarino3 жыл бұрын
Thanks you! I’m working on my next one now.
@lilu743010 ай бұрын
I recently found out that I have severe glaucoma in both eyes. I am now taking dorzolomide 2 times a day, and now wonder if I should be taking that second dose earlier, than at bedtime. I am 61, relatively fit (10000 steps a day), not overweight, and a healthy eater, with lots of veggies. I certainly want to do everything possible to preserve my eye sight. I also have epiretinol membrain ( pucker) in both eyes. I had LASIK in 2004. My pressure is at 12 in both eyes now. I did, however experience an acute angle closure glaucoma attack in February. So I am very keen not to repeat that! thank for your videos. I find them helpful. Seeing is a gift!! I will take my 2nd dose earlier now. Thank you!
@DrDavidDRichardsonMDSanMarino7 ай бұрын
My general recommendation to my own patients is to take dorzolamide three times daily (upon waking, before bed, and half way between). However, when dorzolamide is prescribed as a "fixed combination" with timolol (brand name Cosopt) I recommend taking it in the morning and early afternoon (skipping the evening dose in order to avoid the potential negative effect of timolol on optic nerve perfusion pressure).
@peggyhui73893 жыл бұрын
What a detailed and yet simple explanation to a medical issue, thank you Doctor.
@DrDavidDRichardsonMDSanMarino3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate your comment. I will endeavor to create more videos like this one.
@scooter50054 жыл бұрын
Thx! I just found your channel. Diagnosis just starting, classic characteristics: 59 years, etc. etc. Anyway, God Bless you helping us be smarter / better patients.
@carolcole5708 ай бұрын
I have had Glaucoma for the past 40 years, but my blood pressure has always been good.
@DrDavidDRichardsonMDSanMarino7 ай бұрын
Glad to hear that. The literature is now quite compelling that maintaining a normal blood pressure (not too high or too low) is important in also maintaining the health of the optic nerve.
@powerband523526 күн бұрын
Have you noticed any changes to your vision?
@carolcole57026 күн бұрын
@@powerband5235 Only that it is getting much worse. Currently I have nearsightedness……macular degeneration…….glaucoma……and double vision. I started taking Vitamin A ( retinol ) plus Taurine. And it continues to worsen. I am desperate for solid advice. I take eye vitamins, too. And the dreaded Visual Field Test is looming in about 3 weeks. I literally panic when going thru that. My depth perception is horrible, but that probably is from the double vision. Thanks soooo much for asking !❤️
@jupytr12 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dr. Richardson!
@johnreno8912 жыл бұрын
Great info. I have traumatic glaucoma for a eye injury in 2012. I have been on cosopt for the entire time twice a day. So I do 6am and 6pm. Now I know this was wrong. Thanks!
@daphneseath86564 жыл бұрын
Thank you Doctor....just what I needed right now.
@johnnwatson20503 жыл бұрын
Thank you, quite clear and straightforward.
@keturahvactor8004 жыл бұрын
Hey Dr.Richardson! Thank you for sharing your videos I just stumbled upon your channel today my dad is 71 and He has glucoma it worsened the past 5 to 6 years and due to this he's been very depressed. He says his right eye he can barely see out of and the left eye is like 60percent ..he is in so much pain ..and refuses to take the eyedrops because of the side effects that you talked about in your other videos.I want him to change his diet and excercise but I feel like he's given up in general 😔😔 It's been like this for years I just want his eyes to get better so he can feel better because their gettin worse.
@petersorensen43963 жыл бұрын
They will not get better! Glaucoma can only be stopt! He must take his eye drops to avoid getting blind
@powerband523526 күн бұрын
Any updates?
@woopy61764 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU SO MUCH, YOU ARE AMAZING AND YOUR VIDEOS ARE VERY INFORMATIVE
@dm72325 ай бұрын
Good explanation, thank you. I’m a dipper. This is important for me to be aware of.
@noradaroy32692 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video doctor, now I’ll recommend to my husband to change his eye drop time in the morning instead of bedtime.
@fmknokey5 ай бұрын
Interesting video. I just had cataract surgery and Istents put in for glaucoma. My eye pressure hasn’t improved. I take eye drops at night. I will switch to morning and see if that improves it. The video was a little hard to watch because of your driving while doing the video. It seemed unsafe.😊
@carolcorrea2177 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the useful information
@1260days5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dr. Richardson for this important video. My treatment includes Methazolamide, and the major side effect is weakness and fatigue. I'm confused whether the correct way of handling the situation would be by drinking more coffee, and perhaps include other stimulating foods and drinks. The problem is that, in my case, IOP can be measured only at the clinic, once or twice every three months, so it is hard to see in real time which food or drink causes an increased level of IOP.
@asimmoon533 жыл бұрын
Great nicely solved my problem but many doctors don't listen they say we don't have evidence and research how can u do your part doctor to convince many other doctors in the world I am from Asia WHO can be the source u help us out many people in the world bcz it is an important isssueee
@DrDavidDRichardsonMDSanMarino3 жыл бұрын
Views in the fields of medicine change slowly, but I’m beginning to see more physicians pay attention to lifestyle and nutrition. One major problem is simply the extreme lack of time most doctors face. Not sure how to solve that.
@violarosalidecruz74452 жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Thank you.
@Simone-lb8zr2 жыл бұрын
Very good insights. I can definitely anticipate my beta blockers in the early afternoon. Just a technical feedback, it's a bit hard to follow because of the poor audio quality and the background music. Thanks again for your good suggestions, I subbed the channel.
@Optimization_Coach Жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Thanks
@carolcole57020 күн бұрын
My glaucoma is terrible. My blood pressure is awesome.
@TheBIKEDEALZ18 күн бұрын
Amazing! What could be the other option apart from beta blockers that isn’t going to create issues on my eye style? Also, may I ask for a link to the study related to lower blood pressure and optic nerve damage? I want to challenge my glaucoma specialist with it.😊
@christinedean18053 жыл бұрын
Excellent
@fionagregory70403 жыл бұрын
I do not have high blood pressure just annoying glaucoma for which I take eye drops. I do not have diabetes and have been tested for it. I am slim.
@momsandkids68353 жыл бұрын
I am from india watch ur videos comforts and helps for my son thanks. Accupuncture treatment gives benifit doctor?
@maysoorkhibraheem27072 жыл бұрын
Great informations ; thanx doctor.
@davoodtaghikhani53282 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot doctor....very very useful
@Precious.Isitua4 жыл бұрын
Your videos are informative, Pls what is the ideal ocular perfusion pressure, so that one can regulate their blood pressure and IOP to fit
@asimmoon533 жыл бұрын
Good question
@asimmoon533 жыл бұрын
Any one can answer this the doctor seeema to busy
@rubyus73323 жыл бұрын
I was told at least 16. But check with your doctor.
@debrabranson9433 Жыл бұрын
16 or below. Not sure of the blood pressure but I would think such as 120/80. Mine runs around 110/70 until I take a full drop of Timolol in the morning. Then it plummets. 94/52. Trying to work it all out between cardiologist and opthomologist.
@isettle9 Жыл бұрын
Hey good job with all these videos 👍🏾
@jasmynsglaucomajasmynpolit70334 жыл бұрын
I have secondary glaucoma and I'm on for eye drops for my pressure. I do have the history a family with high blood pressure so I'm trying not to get that because I don't want glaucoma and high blood pressure together.
@wsrutledge5 жыл бұрын
Good information, but I don't understand why this was made in a car. Are you so busy you can't spare 12 minutes? I also question the safety of doing this while driving.
@cristinalee66064 жыл бұрын
William Rutledge it’s not easy to make these videos many feel more comfortable when they can look away
@gayled30594 жыл бұрын
@@cristinalee6606 Sorry, that doesn't cut it. When you're driving, DRIVE.
@petersorensen43963 жыл бұрын
@@cristinalee6606 He is a stupid doctor! Are you sure this stupid driver is an eye doctor???
@meccham71105 жыл бұрын
Good evening Dr Richardson. Thank you for the videos. My question concerns sleep positions in relation to low tension glaucoma in the patient who may 1) be hypotensive or 2) be hypertensive and taking medication to control. I understand that it is better to sleep in an elevated position, using perhaps a wedge pillow, or whatever one finds comfortable in order to achieve the recommended elevation. As the NTG glaucoma patient whose BP is low needs to ensure that their low pressures are not exacerbated. So. Question : 1) Will or won't the elevation cause the BP perfusion pressure to the eye to drop in the NTG patient, who is probably a dipper anyway ? Or 2) Whether the patient suffers from hypertension and takes meds to control that during the day, could the elevation cause a dip ? Or, if the NTG patient is really hypotensive and therefore could sleeping in an elevated position exacerbate the lack of a good perfusion ?? Your clarification on this point would be most gratefully received. Thank you for your time. Margaret Grant
@fionagregory70403 жыл бұрын
I have glaucoma and thought blood was going to be spurting out today.
@jjs4904 жыл бұрын
This is freaking horrific I love to workout , I have normal blood pressure which means I'm at risk for not much circulation or lowered circulation to my Optic nerve at night, I have normal tension glaucoma which they don't know what to do with, when lifting light weights and breathing, if I don't correctly during my workouts , I'm at risk for more optic nerve damage !. what's the use really ???? And the glaring lack of advances in Glaucoma is quite alarming.... !
@rubymelville76654 жыл бұрын
Hi Dr. Richardson, just found your channel. Good information, l have glaucoma and have been using drops, my blood pressure is good. I am very health conscious. My problem is that l cannot tolerate tasting the drop at the back of my throat. I was on conbigan, now on Rediop. I want to return to conbigan. I have just started the second bottle.. what is your thought on that.Thanks l will continue using the recommended vegetables, but you didn't say whether we should juice them , steam them or have them raw. Anticipate your recommendation
@JM-rl3kf3 жыл бұрын
Hello,why would you get lowered circulation to your optic nerve at night. Because you work out?
@vwiggins18474 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dr. for such informative advice. I've been recently been diagnosed with glaucoma and yes I do take two types of blood pressure meds (one for persistent high blood pressure and the other for high blood pressure while asleep), as well as two types of beta blocking eye drops for the glaucoma. I fear that I may be making the pressure in my right eye far worse than what it originally was. Nausea has set in and there has been an acute blurriness in that right eye it seems over night. I fear my doctors are missing the mark or at least not communicating. I do take A LOT of meds. And lately I've been even more depressed than normal. It's actually unwarranted. I don't know I'm with Kaiser. Any words of advice would greatly be embraced.
@trinhtmai3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@carolchristian15262 күн бұрын
What happens if you cant take drops my eyes were a mess tryed 3 differant ones it eas awefull dr has me on prednisone for one week then try again with drops or surgery and i still have to take drops im so scared what do i do if i cant take the drops any help would be appreicated thank you
@onadacera74202 жыл бұрын
Hi Doc... Thank you for the brief informstion.. but By any chance... Will the hypertension medication can affect the glaucoma ?
@croakgrogan5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. This is something I am particularly interested in right now as I am concerned I am experiencing progression due to nocturnal dipping. You touched on many topics I was curious about so thank you. My current concern is that I am on Combigan 3x a day and I feel it is too much. The systemic side effects aren’t great. Will be buying a blood pressure monitor today to try and track my pressure at different times.
@eyemdla5 жыл бұрын
Hello Jon, I'm glad you found this video to be of value. With regard to Combigan, I now rarely prescribe this to be used even twice daily (let alone three times a day!). Instead I will prescribe it to be used only once in the morning. I provide a separate prescription for brimonidine to be used in the afternoon and evening. In this way my patients are able to get all the benefit of both classes of medication without the risks of PM dosing of timolol.
@Jeffreykum3 жыл бұрын
How does white coat blood pressure fit in . I have that
@cynthiatucker21473 жыл бұрын
I’ve been told the opposite by my eye doctor; my hbp does not affect my ocular pressure and I have type 2. So…
@Jan96106Ай бұрын
I am just watching this today, but I don't think he is saying that blood pressure affects ocular pressure. I've been told ocular pressure is a closed system, which is probably what your eye doctor meant. This doctor is advocating healthy blood pressure to make sure you get enough blood to your optic nerve. It doesn't matter if you lower ocular pressure if you aren't getting a good blood supply to the optic nerve.
@kmthye6 ай бұрын
Staring at TV screen while doing weights ( dumbbell) slow burn to failure I have noticed improve clarity ( conrasts sensitivity) and sharpness May be also the ketogenic diet has something to do with it too.
@DineshVerma-nt8tj4 жыл бұрын
Sir Glucoma hai mujhe kya thik Ho sakta hai plz ilaj bataye mujhe center viewing pata nahi chalta hai
@nanaprn7809 Жыл бұрын
You didn't mention the possibility of hypotension with brimonidine which has a side effect similar to that of clonidine.
@DrDavidDRichardsonMDSanMarino7 ай бұрын
You are correct that both timolol and brimonidine can result in reduction of the systemic blood pressure. However, in adults the effect of brimonidine tends to be much less than that noted with timolol (not true for everyone, of course). In infants and toddlers, however, brimonidine's effect can be severe and should generally by avoided.
@tangbaysa32123 жыл бұрын
I love you....Big heart.😍
@Hotlux66_ Жыл бұрын
I was diagnosed with IIH, bilateral venous sinus stenosis and papiladema. I was loosing peripheral vision fast on both eyes but my left was severe, I have a big blind spot on my left peripheral vision. Two stents were placed on the dominant side just 3 weeks ago. I want to know what are my chances of getting glaucoma????????? This would be so helpful if someone can answer me.
@MaryGarcia-ec8el Жыл бұрын
I take latanaprost once at night n brimonidine 2% once in day n once at night is this OK what do u recumend n they are not lowering my eye pressure
@TheDtfamu89 Жыл бұрын
I’m on twice a day drops 😮
@nathanpriyandran4861 Жыл бұрын
diagnosed at 21, now 26 I was slightly loss my right vision, have been using eye drops, how to minimize redness of eye while using drops
@Karlmarx-r9d11 ай бұрын
How do you feel now??? What about your sight
@nandinidesai63262 жыл бұрын
Being a vegetarian I would like to know the various sources of omega 3 fatty acids. Will the consumption of flax seeds meet the requirement?
@sonyk8009 Жыл бұрын
Try Purslane, one of the highest sources!! And try milk thistle oil too.
@HH-gn9qt Жыл бұрын
Hey Doctor, glaucoma patient here. What causes halos exactly? Also, my halos are intermittent as far as some evenings they are present and some not. Seems like possibly screen time in a dim room may bring them on. Is there a possible connection between my activities in the evening and the halos/blurred vision. Everything seems to be normal the following morning.
@shayannesmith39532 жыл бұрын
Doctor, do you have glaucoma? Did I hear it correctly? Can someone answer me?
@DrDavidDRichardsonMDSanMarino2 жыл бұрын
No, I do not have glaucoma but I do have family members with glaucoma.
@nanaprn78092 жыл бұрын
You didn't mention pneumonia which an antagonist blood pressure lowering agent which when I used it As an eye drops lowered my bp by 30 mm Hg. What is the ideal bp at night???
@nanaprn78092 жыл бұрын
Sometimes You Tube drives me crazy by substituting words for instance KZbin put in the word pneumonia where I had written in the drug name nominations (and it just substituted nominations for brimodinine) I hope this makes more sense now. I wasn't able to edit the original comment.
@salehatabassum93944 жыл бұрын
Great video, unique style while driving but hard to concentrate as You're driving :)
@petersorensen43963 жыл бұрын
He should not drive! He is a careless driver I do not think he is a doctor anyway if it is true he is a stupid driver who will do texting too while behind a wheel
@agyenrose1244 Жыл бұрын
My forther has Glaucoma he is 70 year old eye go Biden please help me to find it out
@farhatrustam95392 ай бұрын
Beta b car anhydase combo
@fionagregory70403 жыл бұрын
I was told to put drops in at night. I will put them in at morning instead.
@petersorensen43963 жыл бұрын
DO NOT DO IT! LISTEN TO YOUR OWN DOCTOR NOT A KZbin SO-CALLED DOCTOR! Do you know for sure he is an eye doctor?
@yehmiyah Жыл бұрын
Super , HalLeLu YAHshua +++++++++++++++
@aliquestions67342 жыл бұрын
What's the meaning of the picture @ the bottom of the screen? If you're full of yourself and need it there make it smaller.
@semoneg28262 жыл бұрын
Could you people leave the man alone and appreciate the video
@aliquestions67342 жыл бұрын
@@semoneg2826 The picture is distracting from view. This statement is not an attack just advice.
@DrDavidDRichardsonMDSanMarino2 жыл бұрын
It’s a caricature, which (like all caricatures) is meant to be light hearted and somewhat self-deprecating. So no, I’m not full of myself-just trying to share some information which I felt is both difficult for patients with glaucoma to find elsewhere and might be of benefit to them.
@aliquestions67342 жыл бұрын
@@DrDavidDRichardsonMDSanMarino the so called caricatures have nothing to do with glaucoma or where does that fit in? Nothing humorous about having glaucoma.
@aliquestions67342 жыл бұрын
@@semoneg2826 public criticism is meant for presentation expressed dislikes for viewing improvement.
@user-cf9np9cy8q Жыл бұрын
Pardon me please, but. Doc is kind of cute 😊
@gayled30594 жыл бұрын
You're reading a script! Shouldn't you know your stuff without that?!