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Prolongación Vasco de Quiroga 4001, Santa Fe
55 9152 2030

Glaucoma

Glaucoma drops are for every day

1 min read Dra. Jasbeth Jahaira Ledesma Gil

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They are not felt and they do not relieve a symptom: that is why they get forgotten. What they do is hold the pressure while the nerve holds on.

A treatment you cannot feel is hard to keep up. Glaucoma drops do not take away pain or improve vision overnight: they lower eye pressure so the optic nerve stops being lost. The result is measured in what does NOT happen.

So they can do their job

  • At the same time every day: pressure rises when a dose runs late.
  • One drop is enough; the eye cannot hold more and the rest runs down your cheek.
  • Close your eye for a minute without squeezing, instead of blinking repeatedly.
  • If you use two different drops, leave five minutes between them.

If a drop irritates you, reddens your eye or you simply cannot keep the schedule, say so at your visit. There is more than one route, and the best treatment is the one you can actually keep.

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Frequently asked questions

What people ask us most before their first visit

Do I need a referral to book a visit?

No. You can book your consultation directly. If another doctor referred you, please bring their notes and any tests: they help us avoid repeating work that is already done.

How long does the first assessment take?

Between 30 and 60 minutes. It includes a full eye exam.

What should I bring to my appointment?

Your current glasses, a list of the medications you take and any previous eye tests or prescriptions. If you wear contact lenses, ask us how long before the visit you should take them out.

Will my pupils be dilated? Can I drive afterwards?

Often yes, especially for retina and glaucoma exams. The drops leave your vision blurry and light-sensitive for a couple of hours, so it is best to bring someone along or not drive back.

Where is the clinic?

In Santa Fe, inside an office tower: Prolongación Vasco de Quiroga 4001, Tower A, 5th floor, office 5. Allow a few minutes for the entrance and the elevator; the "Directions" button opens the route on the map.