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"To make glaucoma more manageable,
make yourself more knowledgeable."
If Things Don't Go According to Plan
I'm sorry to say so
But, sadly it's true
that bang-ups and hang-ups
Can happen to you.      —Dr. Seuss
Those may be words found in a children's book, but they hold true for all of us. Sometimes, things just don't go the way we’d like. That's why it helps to have a healthy outlook, be committed to making good choices, and to let people who care about you provide support. Here's another Dr. Seuss quote: “Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter won't mind.” In short, if you're having trouble, reach out to family and friends...and, of course, your doctor.

Trouble remembering

It may be because you find yourself falling asleep now and then before you've taken your once-at-night drops. Or because you're traveling and off your normal schedule.
If you’re having trouble remembering to take your drops, find ways to fit them into your established routine. Try keeping them on your nightstand, for instance. And if you’re traveling, set up an alarm on your cellular phone, watch or travel alarm clock to remind you when it’s time to take your drops.

Missing doses

You don't want to play “catch-up” if you miss a dose. If you do, and it's less than 24 hours until your next dose, skip it and return to your normal scheduled time. Do not exceed more than one dose in a 24-hour period, and never double your dose. If you find it happening often, talk to your doctor.

Don't feel it

It's easy to think something isn't working if you don't feel any differently. Don't be fooled: high IOP has no symptoms – until permanent vision loss has occurred. That is why it's been called “the silent thief of sight.” So don't wait until it's too late: if you have questions about your treatment, and how it's working, talk to your doctor.

Not working

Don't get discouraged if, at first, your treatment plan hasn't produced desirable results. Your doctor has many treatment options. These may include a combination of medications intended to reduce elevated intraocular pressure and prevent damage to the optic nerve, or changing your prescription over time to reduce side effects. There are alternate approaches as well, including surgical options (traditional and laser).
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