What is Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a group of diseases of the optic nerve involving loss of retinal ganglion cells in a characteristic pattern of optic neuropathy. Although raised intraocular pressure is...
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xalatan and children
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Any information on the use of xalatan for children is wanted. This can be personal accounts or simply info on where to find info. thanks for your help
Posted on 04/21/09, 05:04 pm |
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Some additional info from J's Dad. I read my question this morning and realized it was a bit criptic by not including details. I have a 10 y/o son that was diagnosed with glaucoma 2 years ago. He has recently been put on xalatan. I am unable to find any reports or information on xalatan and long term affects in children (probably because none exist) I reasoned another approach to obtain such info would be to start posting on sites such as this in hopes of finding other parents who may have a child on the medication. thanks in advance for any info you may provide 
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Is your son being treated by a glaucoma specialist? I find mine is the best source of information.
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QueenieEJC, thanks for your reply. yes, he is seeing a glaucoma specialist. A pediatric doc that is out of state and a local MD with few children in the practice. I have sought their opinions but am a data driven person and am hoping to find other parents of children on the medication to get a laymans opinion(more data points) There is little to no published information on the use of xalatan and its long term affects in children. Rarely will a pharma company get enough chidren to do a study on a drug designed for adults. anyway, I appeciate your reply.
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There are natural cures that are safe and effective. Cures means no more glaucoma instead of just "treating" it for life.
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