Pigment Dispersion Syndrome

[AllTypesOfAnimals]

Hi there,

I've been diagnosed with PDS and don't know anyone else with the condition. My vision is borderline for me to continue driving and I started Monopost eye drops two days ago. I'm having problems with dizziness, nausea, palpitations and headaches. Wondering if this calms down after taking eye drops for a while.

Thanks in advance.

[Decorator123]

hi you are not the only one on here with pigment dispersal syndrome I have the same condition. I was a pick up having high eye pressure at 40 year old. And am sure when I started on the eye drops I did have a couple of times when I felt dizzy, didn’t last long hope you find this site helpful

[AllTypesOfAnimals in reply to Decorator123]

Thank you so much.

[KieranGlaucomaUK Administrator]

Hi there. It would depend on if these symptoms are caused by the high eye pressure. As you continue to take the drops the pressure should lower to something within a normal range. Hopefully this will cause the symptoms to ease off slightly. If the symptoms continue, I would suggest calling the eye secretary, as it could be a sign of the drops not working effectively.

[KitMcG]

Hello AllTypes,

I’m interested in this as when I asked the glaucoma practitioner about having SLT, she said I was not suitable for this due to ‘pigment in the cornea’. I’ve had high IOP for nearly 30 years and no one has ever mentioned this before. I was started on Monoprost for glaucoma in 2022. I’m prone to bad reactions to medications, but I have to say, apart from blurred vision in the first few weeks, and some change in eye colour, I’ve thankfully had no problems with side effects. I do always apply pressure to the puncta for at least 2 minutes each eye. It’s a bit of a drag, but worth it.

I hope your symptoms improve.