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I’ve just recently been diagnosed with normal pressure glaucoma. I’ve always been very short sighted so Ive always had regular eye checks from a contact lens...

Hi. We've been closely studying my NTG with OCT for many years and found some surprising results regarding the connection between strenuous physical activity...

Hello I had a right trabeculectomy nearly 4 months ago & all was well until about a week ago. I have used regular lubricating drops as I have had the same...

Hi I was diagnosed two or three years ago just prior to my 50th birthday. Drops have been ok but left eye seems to be deteriorating quite rapidly. I am having...

Diagnosed with normal tension glaucoma in October Last week told that it is progressing and eye drops weren’t working Now on monopost, trusopt and tiopex...

Apologies in advance for too much or too little information. I’m not sure where to turn to next after a rather distressing recent appointment and would welcome...

I had an unexpected issue in the last few days which started with large black flashes then the following day black ‘squiggles’ - went to Eye AandE and they...

Hi all, I have been diagnosed 'Ocular Hypertension' (27/23). I have started Latanoprost but quickly started quite bad reaction ( shortness of breath,...

Has anyone had a stent fitted at the same time as the removal of a cataract? How did it go? Would you recommend having both done at the same time?

Hello All. About 3 years ago, I was diagnosed with glaucoma and prescribed Latanaprost. A month ago, I was told I had narrow lens glaucoma and was given laser...

I have recently been diagnosed with pigmentary glaucoma in my right eye. Prescribed lumigan eye drops which are doing a great job in reducing the pressure....

I have Normal Tension Glaucoma and had a Deep Scleretomy operation on my right eye 18 months ago ( I believe this is a similar operation to a trab, the aim...

I am 73 and as my licence was coming up for renewal I received a letter from the DVLA to apply for a new one. In the letter it stated that I could simply...

my drivers license was revoked my DVLA for failing there fields test due to Glaucoma is there any surgical procedure to improve my condition

Hi - I am using Monopost for high IOP. I have narrow angles but no Glaucoma. I used to use Piriton for hayfever but have read that it is not good to take...

Hi all, Does anyone have any experience with taking blood pressure tablets after being diagnosed with Glaucoma? I have moderate glaucoma in my right eye,...

I recently had a Preserflo implant and have been applying the steroid and antibiotic drops. Is it okay to use dry eye drops as well? The eye is itchy and it...

Hi. I am looking for people who have or have had RVO (retinal vein occlusion) and have had Ozurdex injections to treat this issue. I'm working with a pharma...

Hi! I did skim this site to see if anyone recently asked about my question, but didn't see anything. I have cataract operations on 12 and 19 June (I also...

Hello. Following my recent post about my dry eyes, I had my follow-up appointment on Monday nearly 4 months post right trabeculectomy & it did not go well....

So my mum had a successful 'shunt' insertion last year which has reduced the pressure and kept it stable. However she's always complained of a darkness like...

Hello,Has anyone had experience of suddenly developing a shadow in your vision? I did lose vision 35 years ago and it was the result of swelling in the optic...

Has anyone any experience of this? Did it help if so? A YAG capsulotomy is a special laser treatment used to improve the vision after cataract surgery. It is...

Just to say that after several months of unavailability on the NHS this excellent eye lubricant is now back at my pharmacy (in Somerset) Luckily I have been...

I have been told I have pseudo exfoliation syndrome, is it safe to have cataract surgery. The consultant I saw said I had 10times the risk. In the beginning...

Hello all, Just wanted to ask about your experience with contact lenses after Paul implant (or any alternative drainage device). How soon were you able to...

Hello everyone, Just a quick one, to invite you all to join Glaucoma UK's digital glaucoma support group tonight on Zoom. We have an open question and answer...

I was recently referred by my optician as slight differences were noted since last year’s appointment. My referral outcome letter says my optician was “……...

Hi, first post for me. I’ve been reading your messages since February and they have been very helpful so thank you all!! This is the rather longwinded...

Hi, just have been getting treatment for pigment dispersion glaucoma for 6 year. I've had full field of vision. I've had one lot of bilateral selective laser...