Mamie4

[mamie4]

Hi everyone have not been on for a while as / i have a eye problem now / macular endema / have lost sight in my right eye / does anyone have this ? Finding it difficult adjusting to seeing with one eye / but consultant says i will get used to it ! Going to ask if any of my meds for copd could effect this

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Hi Mamie,what a horrible time you have been having.It would be hard adapting to seeing with one eye,Pity the consultant was not very empathatic.

Sorry, I have no answer to your question,make sure you are satisfied with there answers,dont be rushed!!

Hope you have a peaceful xmas,and the New Year brings you some good health,

Cheers Wendells xxx

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Hi mamie, so sorry to hear about your sight loss. It is hard to say whether your copd meds would affect this but you should check this out as soon as possible. I am surprised that the consultant didn't ask what meds you are taking really. You don't say what copd regime you are on, but assuming it is the usual Spiriva / Symbicort / Seretide / Prednisone, these can have effects on the eye with long term use - most commonly blurred vision. Cataracts can be a problem with long term use of Seretide, Symbicort or Prednisone. Prednisone can also contribute to Glaucoma. The one I would particularly ask for clarification on in your situation is the listed Seretide / Symbicort 'rare' side effect of 'increased eye pressure', as I would imagine that could be a problem you really wouldn't want. I would also query whether that may have contributed to the macular edema - I find the listing of 'increased eye pressure' a bit too vague for my liking.

You don't say whether you have Diabetes - as this seems to be the most common cause of macular edema - along with age related macular degeneration. Whatever the cause in your case, I hope you are able to get some clear professional guidance on your medication and have one less thing to worry about.

Do let us know how you get on, Px

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There have been reports with people using a nebulizer, I've heard other's say their Consultant and GP have told them to close their eyes when taking a treatment as the drugs can affect the eyes if it comes into contact with them. I think this applies to those using a spacer with the nose mouth mask attachment.

Check in with your optician about this also. I hope the problem can be rectified.

Take good care.

Zoee x

[sportsbank]

Hi Mamie4

I had my left eye removed in march 2007 due to cancer showing up on a diabetic eye test.Your doctor is right to a point you do get used to it but its extremely frustrating at times but I just thank god I'm alive I find the copd more of a problem than the loss of my eye but with the correct help hope this gets sorted I'm waiting for hospital appointments so fingers crossed.

You take care

Sportsbank

[warwickstag]

I had cataracts on both eyes removed before I was sixty, which the consultant blamed on the long term use of steroids. I've now got glaucoma which they are struggling to control with drops and I need an op on my right eye which I really don't fancy. I've been on seretide for 5 years and becotide before that, and regular prednisilone use for chest infections.. Very few drugs come without side effects

[mamie4]

Hi to all / thanks for all ur comments / go bk to eye clinic in new year so will just enjoy xmas ! Happy + healthy xmas to one + all !