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Hello. Just found this hub. I was diagnosed with Glaucoma a few months ago. What is stressing me out (I just cannot sleep for worry) is I cannot get the single...

After years of, ‘your pressures are a bit high’ at eye tests, a referral ignored by my GP and Covid I arrived at my first hospital eye appt a year ago. I...

Is anyone in the UK having trouble getting Monopost single use eye drops? Pharmacist just says to ask for a different drop…not as easy as that when you’ve...

Hi - I've also run out of Latanoprost and have been unable to source any at all. I am a little concerned as my eye pressure has increased a lot due to current...

hi. Has anyone had a cataract operation to reduce eye pressure and did it work? I have not been able to use any eye drops for over a year as developed allergy...

Hello, My dad was recently diagnosed with normal/low pressure (17) glaucoma in both eyes. He's been asked to book his DVLA eye test but we don't know which...

Hello Everyone, I am having cataracts removed from both my eyes next week and haven’t heard of anyone that’s had them done both together. Has anyone had this...

hello, thank you for letting me join. I have had double glaucoma for 25 years. It is now seriously damaging my optic nerve. The pressures just wont...

Hi everyone my consultant is wanting me to have a cataract and stent op to bring my pressures down but iam terrified of being awake for any eye op. I actually...

I have normal pressure glaucoma, however what really is “normal pressure” compared to other types

I had a check up on Monday at hospital and whilst I have not been given a definite Glaucoma diagnosis I am told that I am pre glaucoma and my pressures were...

Hello everyone. I've read various posts about people getting eye drops online, with a prescription. Can anyone recommend a good supplier? Thank you.

Hi, Has Anyone had Glaucoma Medications containing the above ingredient even though they're Preservative free in vials? The ones I know of are Visutrax...

Hello everyone, We have been receiving a lot of calls and emails regarding Monopost, and the problems with supply. There was a problem with production. This...

I saw consultant last week he prescribed cosopt lantanaprost and acetazolamide I take asthma medication my gp telephoned me and asked if he knew I was...

Hi, last Thursday I had both my eyes cataract removed from each on the same day. It went very well, I have been using the eye drops every 4 hours as...

I am having Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty soon. I wonder what to expect after the procedure. How quick will recovery be? Will I be able to drive the next...

I've just been to have Mt pressures checkedThey were 16 abd 14 Saw Opthamologist who did the Goldman check 17 in both eyes. Suppose that's an improvement from...

My Chemist is having difficulty in getting Latanoprost drops and now I am getting worried! Is anybody else having difficulty getting this and is there a...

hi, just interested to find out how many people have Normal Tension Glaucoma and at what pressures before and after treatment? thanks

Hello everyone,I'm feeling confused about how visual fields tests relate to real life experience of visual changes. I'm wondering how to communicate with...

I was prescribed dorzolomide tablets to lower the pressure in my eyes I take 3 halves over a day 375 mg and have been on these for at least 5 months,I have...

Had my laser iridotomy today.Anxious all day.Had it done wasn't too bad.However my pressure spiked at 39. Started shaking. Doctor was fab.Gave me medication...

I’m having a Preserflo Microshunt in my left eye ( the worst eye) in March. I am an avid daily walker, who does a 5km minimum. Does anybody know how long...

How long have you been advised to keep you eye dry for after Preserflo Microshunt Surgery? Therefor not getting water in your eye whilst showering

Hi, My son (20) has had a trab and preserflo shunt in both eyes, one in Nov 2022 and one in Jan. He would like to go back to the gym but his consultant gave...

Hi I was diagnosed Moderate primary open angle glaucoma on my Right Eye just over a year ago. I currently use Latanoprost drops at night on both eyes and...

HI I was diagnosed with glaucoma about six years ago since then I have had my yearly eye test but not seen any other persone . I also have eye drops called...

My elderly father visited Specsavers as instructed by the DVLA for his 3 yearly field test (he has glaucoma but this condition has been stable for years); my...

I just had 2nd trab left eye was healing quite nicely could see really well up until dr removed stitches yesterday now back to fuzzy and really really...