Does high altitude affect glaucoma patients? I want to travel 6000 m above sea on a mountain.

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Dr. Supriya PandeyHomeopathy Doctor9yrs exp

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Glaucoma patients must take special care when climbing to high elevations. Elevated eye pressure is the source of the optic nerve damage brought on by glaucoma. Because oxygen levels are lower at altitude, the optic nerve is significantly vulnerable to glaucomatous damage. However, homoeopathic medications like belladona and silicea can help you achieve your goals, but these medicines should only be taken under a homoeopathic doctor's supervision.

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Dr. Deepak DassHomeopathy Doctor14yrs exp

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Yes.

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Dr. Manoj BisenHomeopathy Doctor12yrs exp

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The higher altitude, the exposure duration as well as physical activity appears to play crucial role in the effect of high altitude on intraocular pressure.

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