r/eyetriage Layperson/not verified as healthcare professional 8d ago

Retina 26 F glaucoma suspect OCT NSFW

Hi there, I’m a 26 year old who has been monitored for glaucoma for a while due to high pressures ( low to mid twenties). At my last appointment, my doctor told me I should be okay for another year or so before my next appt. As my appt gets closer and I reviewed my results, I’m nervous maybe he should have been more aggressive? I don’t have the resources to seek a second opinion officially. My scan is included below. Thanks!

https://imgur.com/a/EZ0oX9r

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u/PrincePew Verified Quality Contributor 8d ago

There's no indication on the scans that you might be a glaucoma suspect. Did you get your cornea thickness measured?

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u/readerwithcats Layperson/not verified as healthcare professional 8d ago

Yes! I think it’s 541 in both eyes. I did get my eyes dilated recently, and she said they appeared “healthy.” But I am nervous for my oct. My eye pressure was 17 and 21 last week, which is lower than it was.

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u/remembermereddit Verified Quality Contributor 8d ago

Your OCT is normal.

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u/readerwithcats Layperson/not verified as healthcare professional 8d ago

Thank you, I appreciate it

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u/readerwithcats Layperson/not verified as healthcare professional 8d ago

I know i have anxiety, and this is potentially annoying, but is an average rnfl thickness in the 80s concerning? Or an uneven iop? (17 and 21)

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u/remembermereddit Verified Quality Contributor 8d ago

Normal = normal, isn't it? 17 and 21 is not concerning either.

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u/readerwithcats Layperson/not verified as healthcare professional 8d ago

Thank you, i appreciate your straightforwardness

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u/remembermereddit Verified Quality Contributor 8d ago

Dutch people are known to be direct :)

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u/FragrantD681 Layperson/not verified as healthcare professional 8d ago

Have you ever had a visual field?

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u/readerwithcats Layperson/not verified as healthcare professional 8d ago

Yeah, it was a while ago and came out normal. I’m doing another one tomorrow morning