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Do I have glaucoma

I am new on this site. In November I had my annual glaucoma test at Boots, not always with the same optician practice, sometimes Vision Express. My...

I am new on this site. In November I had my annual glaucoma test at Boots, ...

•14 days ago

todays check-up

nervous about my 4 week check-up after having four more sutures in my eye to combat the severe blurring caused by very low pressure ( 3/4). I have downloaded...

nervous about my 4 week check-up after having four more sutures in my eye to com...

•3 days ago

Eye Test

Late last year I had to take the Specsavers eye test and failed, the shop where I took the test was noisy, I had expected it to take place in a quiet room but...

Late last year I had to take the Specsavers eye test and failed, the shop where ...

•3 days ago

Possible trabeculectomy

Hi, I am 52 and have had Glaucoma for 8 years, I have a strong family history of Gluacoma . I am fit and enjoy running /swimming etc I have had 2 lots of...

Hi, I am 52 and have had Glaucoma for 8 years, I have a strong family history of...

Ivybeaucotswolds

•9 days ago

Normal Pressure Glaucoma

Hello my mother found out recently that she has normal pressure Glaucoma she was referred to a clinic by Specsavers saying she had loss of peripheral vision....

Hello my mother found out recently that she has normal pressure Glaucoma she wa...

•4 days ago

Eye appearance change

Hello everyone, I’m new here! A bit about me.. I’m 35 and was diagnosed with glaucoma in both eyes 3 years ago after experiencing rainbow shimmers around...

Hello everyone, I’m new here! A bit about me.. I’m 35 and was diagnosed with ...

•28 days ago

iridotomy in three weeks absolutely terrified ( please be kind )

Subject: Seeking Reassurance and Advice About YAG Laser Iridotomy Hi everyone, I’m looking for advice or shared experiences about the YAG laser...

Subject: Seeking Reassurance and Advice About YAG Laser Iridotomy Hi everyone...

•15 days ago

Glaucoma consultants

I am trying to find a private Glaucoma consultant for my area but as I don't drive it's difficult. I'm not happy with my NHS one as he won't respond to my...

I am trying to find a private Glaucoma consultant for my area but as I don't dri...

•15 days ago

Latanoprost

Hi there. I am new to this post and diagnosed with glaucoma about 3 months ago. I was prescribed Latanoprost and I Just recently started to experience...

Hi there. I am new to this post and diagnosed with glaucoma about 3 months ago...

•3 days ago

please help - grade 1 /2 angles

hi I really need some advice, I have an laser iridotomy scheduled for the 22nd of Jan I have read via my nhs app a letter that was sent to my gp which...

hi I really need some advice, I have an laser iridotomy scheduled for the 22n...

•7 days ago

Another dismal day at the eye hospital

Accompanied spouse to hospital. Sat next to another who pulled out appointment letter for their spouse and one for a completely unrelated person sent to them...

Accompanied spouse to hospital. Sat next to another who pulled out appointment ...

•1 month ago

THE DVLA

Has any body had problems filling in v1 medical form

Has any body had problems filling in v1 medical form

•1 day ago

Football hit me in eye. Now recovering from trabeculectomy - feeling alone.

I'm in my 30s and in November I sustained an eye injury after taking a football to my eye - I knew it was a bad injury but initial expected to have just a few...

I'm in my 30s and in November I sustained an eye injury after taking a football ...

•12 days ago

Glaucoma Channel on You Tube-'Glaucoma Pirates' following a guy called Matthew and Glaucoma journey/treatment/surgeries

Hi all, I appreciate a lot of members on here have had Glaucoma surgery, however for those of us that are due to have a Trabeculectomy or other surgery,...

Hi all, I appreciate a lot of members on here have had Glaucoma surgery, howev...

Ivybeaucotswolds

•6 days ago

upcoming laser iridotomy

hi everyone I’m looking for a buddy or someone who is going through this too! I had my appointment Monday and the consultant is VERY confident the laser...

hi everyone I’m looking for a buddy or someone who is going through this too! ...

•1 month ago

Coffee with Glaucoma?

I’m interested to hear what your thoughts are on this topic. I do drink coffee and love it but have been told that it can raise IOP? Should I give it up? I’m...

I’m interested to hear what your thoughts are on this topic. I do drink coffee a...

NAngleClosedGlaucoma

•5 days ago

antidepressant with glaucoma

I had been on Sertraline for few years but since this diagnosis, after acute angle closure in both eyes, laser treatment, cataracts removed in one eye and...

I had been on Sertraline for few years but since this diagnosis, after acute ang...

NAngleClosedGlaucoma

•10 days ago

Query Taptiqom

Hi. I was diagnosed with Glaucoma a few years ago and have used Monopost since then.I recently changed hospitals and the new consultant has said that I don't...

Hi. I was diagnosed with Glaucoma a few years ago and have used Monopost since t...

•19 days ago

keeping positive

because my operated eye was not becoming any clearer in vision, my surgeon put 4 more stitches into the bleb (trabeculectomy). 4 weeks later I have been...

because my operated eye was not becoming any clearer in vision, my surgeon put 4...

•8 days ago

Decline treatment?

I am extremely anxious about my upcoming trabeculectomy and am almost at the point of declining treatment and let nature take its course. I have done a huge...

I am extremely anxious about my upcoming trabeculectomy and am almost at the po...

•11 days ago

just scared of everything

hi everyone I had my consultant follow up last week ( Monday) was advised to go for laser iridotomy would be put on the emergency list 2-4 weeks Letter...

hi everyone I had my consultant follow up last week ( Monday) was advised to g...

•1 month ago

Sinus pain

Hi I have been having sinus pain on and off for a while. I bought a spray and medication for blocked a nose with phenylephrine hydrochloride in it. I have...

Hi I have been having sinus pain on and off for a while. I bought a spray and me...

•26 days ago

First appointment fiasco

So, had my first appointment at the hospital today after referral by the opticians back in November. Had initial test then drops to dilate my pupils, at which...

So, had my first appointment at the hospital today after referral by the opticia...

•1 day ago

DVLA driving query

I am having trouble getting any info from DVLA re renewing my driving licence. Not sure this is relevant for Health Unlocked but I would appreciate help. I...

I am having trouble getting any info from DVLA re renewing my driving licence. ...

•22 days ago

sight changes

after my glaucoma surgery my eyesight changed within two weeks between two checkups so I had to get a totally different prescription in my glasses. Even with...

after my glaucoma surgery my eyesight changed within two weeks between two check...

•4 days ago

non-steroid post procedure

hi everyone I have my laser iridotomy for both eyes Wednesday next week and absolutely bricking it! I have had an email from my consultants Pa to say...

hi everyone I have my laser iridotomy for both eyes Wednesday next week and a...

•2 days ago

Glasses sleeping

Can anyone recommend glasses to sleep in I read can help with eye pressures

Can anyone recommend glasses to sleep in I read can help with eye pressures

•11 days ago

Iridotomy but pressures still 25

Had iridotomy opened angles to grade 3 but pressures still 25 what next

Had iridotomy opened angles to grade 3 but pressures still 25 what next

•7 days ago

Sugar and Glaucoma

Just saw something online which linked high blood sugar with Glaucoma. Googled it and loads of articles appeared. Why has no one ever mentioned this ? We all...

Just saw something online which linked high blood sugar with Glaucoma. Googled i...

•20 days ago

I had iridotomy Friday bit no aftercare was given ie can I wash my hair face any replies please

Iridotomy friday due to high pressures after dilation even though got narrow angles

Iridotomy friday due to high pressures after dilation even though got narrow ang...

•25 days ago

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