Is cryotherapy a method of treatment that is used often for glaucoma?
Cryotherapy is not a method that is often used to treat glaucoma. It is used to treat some other disorders, such as retinopathy of prematurity. My doctor says that I have pigmentary dispersion. Does that mean I will get glaucoma? Not all people who have pigmentary dispersion develop glaucoma. Pigmentary dispersion is a disorder in which some pigment granules leak out of the iris. The granules may clog the trabecular meshwork, preventing the normal aqueous outflow. This in turn causes an increase in intraocular pressure, which may lead to glaucoma. It is impossible to know for sure which individuals with pigmentary dispersion will develop glaucoma, so it is particularly important for you to have regular medical eye exams. Can you explain the range of intraocular pressure (IOP) numbers for glaucoma? When is the number in the range for high-risk glaucoma? IOP responses based on statistical studies have been examined, and an average standard deviation of IOP has been established. Pressures
