Dry eye by birth

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Dry eye by birth

Asked for Male, 27 Years

My doc said ur both eyes are respectively 50 and 70 percent dry.. and they recommened me glucoma test. I did that and they said no glucoma .. but my dry eye is by birth . So no need to worry.. is it so ?

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Dr. Seema Behl

Ophthalmologist 34 yrs exp Mumbai

Hi Dry eye n glaucoma are separate things. Not able to understand much. N dry eye from birth ? Glaucoma test at 27 years ..of course there will be times when we do that , but You should get clarity from your doctor. Else take a second opinion.

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Dr. Dileep Kumar Chennamshetti

Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon 28 yrs exp Bangalore

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