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Government warning re prednisolone for anyone with visual impairment

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Braille labeling re strength of tablets is incorrect, see link if this applies to you - basically 5mg tablets are labeled as 1mg.

Standard written info is correct though.

gov.uk/drug-device-alerts/c...

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2greys

Wow, I am glad I don't rely on braile, 200 mg/day does not bare thinking about.

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Me too! I have my glaucoma check tomorrow and my sight has begun to deteriorate after many years of stability. Lose my wheels and I’ll lose my will to live! 😧

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Snap, mine is on Monday.

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Good luck to you 2greys, I hope it all goes well.

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syntax in reply to 2greys

If anything like mine,it appears l have Cataracts.One l will

pay for privately,while l wait for NHS on other.

Brother has just been told of Glaucoma,it is inherited.Think

they now have operation which relieves pressure ??

in reply to 2greys

Well mine went well enough, just a test of the pressure and a visual scan. The field test which is the one the DVLA are interested in will be done in 6 months. Hope your's goes well.

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Good luck, I hope it goes ok.

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Izb1 in reply to

Well we cant have you losing your wheels Don, will keep my eye out for a young blonde chauffeur and that will keep your heart healthy ha? x

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Well done O2Trees for posting this!

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