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does taking monoprost eye drops give you headaches has it does for me

Septemberboy

•14 hours ago

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Do you do the Punctal Occlusion?

With any eyedrop you use, it is always recommended that you do the punctal occlusion. Some patient information leaflets mention this while others don't. But...

With any eyedrop you use, it is always recommended that you do the punctal occlu...

Trish_GlaucomaUK

Partner•1 day ago

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plateau iris and narrow angles

hi everyone I had a laser iridotomy prophylactic for narrow angles and plateau iris Pressures within normal range at 18 - no vision loss, optic nerve...

hi everyone I had a laser iridotomy prophylactic for narrow angles and platea...

Lower21

•1 day ago

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Begonia

Recently I asked for advice on the visual field test as part of my DVLA application for renewal of my licence. I was very anxious about it and appreciated the...

Recently I asked for advice on the visual field test as part of my DVLA applicat...

begonias

•2 days ago

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Diplopia

I had a trabulectomy revision on my right eye after the first trabulectomy failed. After the bleb revision I got diplopia, double vision, and the surgeon...

I had a trabulectomy revision on my right eye after the first trabulectomy faile...

Mimi987

•2 days ago

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Eye drops side effects

Hi everyone. I was diagnosed with glaucoma last year and was originally prescribed latanaprost eyedrops. At my last appointment which was with the consultant,...

Hi everyone. I was diagnosed with glaucoma last year and was originally prescrib...

RockyGreen

•2 days ago

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Brinzolomide side effects.

I rang the secretary at the hospital re side effects of chest congestion and dizziness plus slight breathlessness walking up hills.She said Dr only works one...

I rang the secretary at the hospital re side effects of chest congestion and diz...

Maximi

•3 days ago

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Narrow angles and canaloplasty

I have seen a surgeon who treats lots of eyes similar to mine. He said I need cataract surgery and canaloplasty. Anyone else had this done and what was...

I have seen a surgeon who treats lots of eyes similar to mine. He said I need ca...

Bess21

•5 days ago

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Fixapost eye drops

Hi everyone, I've been to chemist today for repeat prescription of Fixapost and I was told there is a shortage and they can't get hold of any,has anyone...

Hi everyone, I've been to chemist today for repeat prescription of Fixapost a...

Lizzyanne567

•5 days ago

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SUPPLEMENTS

Anyone know if it’s safe to take turmeric as a supplement when on eye drops? I’m on Cosopt and bimatoprost plus a low dose propranolol.

Anyone know if it’s safe to take turmeric as a supplement when on eye drops? I’m...

SligoPort

•9 days ago

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Narrow angles and cataract surgery

I need this for eye pressures iridotomy didn't get them down enough and have mild cataracts. I need to know if most nhs surgeons are good at narrow angles. I...

I need this for eye pressures iridotomy didn't get them down enough and have mil...

Bess21

•10 days ago

1 Reply

Botox

does Botox cause glaucoma? I have read conflicting articles.

Cocomolyneux

•10 days ago

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Vision changes

I asked this on another post about drops and never really got an answer. My high pressure was picked up at the opticians 8 months ago. My new glasses were...

I asked this on another post about drops and never really got an answer. My hig...

Costadelsol

•10 days ago

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Lens choice

Cataract surgery lens choices what's best long or near? I can see very well 6/6 vision but need some advice please. What will my eyesight be like close up if...

Cataract surgery lens choices what's best long or near? I can see very well 6/6 ...

Bess21

•11 days ago

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Needling recovery

Hi. I had a trabeculectomy nearly 12 months ago. Things seemed stable enough but the pressure in my operated eye is now back at 20, so the consultant has...

Hi. I had a trabeculectomy nearly 12 months ago. Things seemed stable enough bu...

RobMitchell

•11 days ago

17 Replies

Icare Home2

I am considering buying an iCare Home 2 for IOP monitoring. Has anyone experience with this machine? I have been given a study by my ophthalmologist...

I am considering buying an iCare Home 2 for IOP monitoring. Has anyone experienc...

Dabblo

•11 days ago

15 Replies

Change of notification to DVLA

after my last consultation, the letter sent to my GP was ambiguous ‘glaucoma/uncertain in both eyes’. As a precaution I contacted DVLA and did their Fields...

after my last consultation, the letter sent to my GP was ambiguous ‘glaucoma/unc...

KitMcG

•12 days ago

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Cataract and migs outcome

Anyone had these procedures for narrow angles and have they lasted long. Any information please I just need to decide what's best.

Anyone had these procedures for narrow angles and have they lasted long. Any inf...

Bess21

•13 days ago

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NHS Consultation to share and discuss ideas to help improve eye care services across England

There is currently a debate around improving NHS eye care in England with a consultation period deadline of 24 March, 2025. Glaucoma UK invites you to join a...

There is currently a debate around improving NHS eye care in England with a cons...

Carole_GlaucomaUK

Administrator•13 days ago

9 Replies

Tonights webinar..Glaucoma treatment ladder

This lecture was so clear and informative, describing all the many different treatments and answering some interesting questions. I feel I could have gone on...

This lecture was so clear and informative, describing all the many different tre...

muddledme

•14 days ago

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Eye make up use and Glaucoma

I just read through a great thread from four years ago about mascara and eye health. I’d be very grateful to know if any of the lovely people who posted would...

I just read through a great thread from four years ago about mascara and eye hea...

OverThePondAndWest

•14 days ago

6 Replies

Gaviscon

Is it okayvto use gaviscon when have narrow angles

Bess21

•14 days ago

1 Reply

Birmingham midland eye centre

Anyone been here who has narrow angles and needed cataract and istent surgery. Mr massood is on you tube looks very good.

Anyone been here who has narrow angles and needed cataract and istent surgery. ...

Bess21

•14 days ago

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dvla esterman test appointment

I have just informed the dvla that I have glaucoma in both eyes and they are sending out a medical questionnaire for me to fill in and return which I assume is...

I have just informed the dvla that I have glaucoma in both eyes and they are sen...

MollyMangle

•15 days ago

15 Replies

Paracetamol lowering IOP?

Has anyone any experience of using paracetamol to lower eye pressure? Have found some studies where 1g of paracetamol taken every six hours can lower pressure...

Has anyone any experience of using paracetamol to lower eye pressure? Have found...

Trilby8282

•15 days ago

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Brinzalomide

I have been using these drops for 5 days and all was well. Yesterday, i felt a bit of chest congestion and today it's worse. I have also felt lightheaded...

I have been using these drops for 5 days and all was well. Yesterday, i felt a ...

Maximi

•15 days ago

8 Replies

Wavy lines

Hi, had a trabeculectomy on Feb 3rd. Had my monthly check up last monday, pressure was at 14 and bleb looked good so taken off drops. The blurriness has nearly...

Hi, had a trabeculectomy on Feb 3rd. Had my monthly check up last monday, pressu...

magraw31

•15 days ago

5 Replies

Dry eyes

I am on iopidine dorzolamide and monopost after iridotomy Dec. My eyes feel tired early evening could they be dry? Anyone know thanks

I am on iopidine dorzolamide and monopost after iridotomy Dec. My eyes feel tire...

Bess21

•16 days ago

7 Replies

Bags under eyes

I have horrible red bags under my eyes from drops. Does anyone know of a good concealer?

I have horrible red bags under my eyes from drops. Does anyone know of a good c...

Maximi

•16 days ago

8 Replies

Closed angles after iridotomy

Hi, I had an iridotomy in February as a 'preventive' measure, but I've been back for a follow up and they have said that my angles have remained narrow and...

Hi, I had an iridotomy in February as a 'preventive' measure, but I've been back...

Bearmum

•17 days ago

5 Replies

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eye drops

Do you do the Punctal Occlusion?

plateau iris and narrow angles

Begonia

Diplopia

Eye drops side effects

Brinzolomide side effects.

Narrow angles and canaloplasty

Fixapost eye drops

SUPPLEMENTS

Narrow angles and cataract surgery

Botox

Vision changes

Lens choice

Needling recovery

Icare Home2

Change of notification to DVLA

Cataract and migs outcome

NHS Consultation to share and discuss ideas to help improve eye care services across England

Tonights webinar..Glaucoma treatment ladder

Eye make up use and Glaucoma

Gaviscon

Birmingham midland eye centre

dvla esterman test appointment

Paracetamol lowering IOP?

Brinzalomide

Wavy lines

Dry eyes

Bags under eyes

Closed angles after iridotomy

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