EXPERT
Amy Bishop, OD
Optometrist
- Dallas, Texas
- University Of Houston
- Accepting new patients
The iStent Surgical Device
The iStent Trabecular Micro-Bypass is a surgical device that is available for use in treating patients with mild-to-moderate open-angle glaucoma. Glaucoma is characterized by...
I tasted my eye drops?
Yes, you can taste eye solution/medications due to some of the solution flowing into the lacrimal drainage system or "tear ducts" in the corner of the eye lids. Other than the distasteful experience, there is typically not a problem with a small amount of medication/solution going into your throat via the nasal passages. It is possible to minimize the drainage into the
nasal cavity by putting light pressure on the corner of your eyelids (eyes closed) for approximately 1-2 minutes after using medications in the eyes.
Dr. Amy Bishop