Very Anxious

[Perce74]

Hi everyone,

I am new to this section

After a routine check-up with the opthalmist, I have been urgently referred to have YAG iridotomies.

My IOP 24 in the right eye and 22.7 in the left.

I had been experiencing pain and discomfort in the right eye, which I put down to dry eye, which I have suffered from for years.

I have had a few traumatic experiences over the years and suffer from anxiety ( I am not on any medication for this).

I am not stressing about having the treatment.

I have my appointment in 9 days time

However, I am making myself ill by pannicking. I will need to rush to A&E, and I go through every scenario in my head, that I won't get there in time and end up losing my sight.

I know this is my anxiety, and I don't help myself by always reading up on 'worse case scenarios'.

But if anyone please has some positive experiences or can just put my mind at ease, I am not sleeping and this can't be helping the situation.

Thank you in advance

[Trish_GlaucomaUK Partner]

Hello. The YAG laser Iridotomy is a very simple procedure which gives you extra drainage at the top of the iris, just under the eyelid, and will help reduce your eye pressure. This is a very common procedure and success rate are good.

I am sure our lovely forum members will reply to your post and help alleviate some of your concerns.

As you are understandably worried about the whole situation, it would be a good idea to stay away from Dr Google.

You can always call our helpline on 01233 648170. We are here to help.

[Perce74 in reply to Trish_GlaucomaUK]

Thank you,Yes, I am my own worst enemy and will keep away from Dr Google

[SuxS]

Hello. I had Yag laser iridotomy on both eyes! My pressure was more higher than yours -left eye 36 and right 34. Procedure was so simple, painless, everything is done for 5-10 minutes. Believe nothing for panic. Just follow dr instruction. Wish you luck!

[Perce74 in reply to SuxS]

Thank you 😊

[Pley]

Don't worry. I've had the YAG procedure on both my eyes. It was completely painless. No complications. And very successfully reduced my pressures from over 33 to about 20. I still need daily eye drops to reduce the pressures further.

[Perce74 in reply to Pley]

Thank you for your reply

[destiny234]

I had YAG done to both eyes following cateract surgery as both eyes clouded over again. I don`t really understand it other than it means I will never have to have cataract surgery ever again. The YAG procedure was done in the ophthalmologist office, just sitting in a chair with chin on the rest as usual. Totally painless and very quick. You will be fine.

[Perce74]

That's good to hear, Thank you for your reply.

[Marocean]

You’ve had great responses regarding the Iridotomy, which I had several years ago without issues. Regarding the anxiety, have you tried Bach Rescue Remedy pastilles? These were recommended to me by a social worker colleague, who tried them on recommendation of a psychiatrist she knew. They really work! I have some situational anxiety due to under currently under treatment for Latent TB and they work! That, coupled with waling more and using the Calm app, has made a difference to me. Might be worth a try!

[Marocean in reply to Marocean]

Walking more, not waling more 😊

[Perce74 in reply to Marocean]

Lol, I did wonder how waling would help 😁

I have just started using the Rescue Remedy spray which I'm sure is helping.

Also, I love walking and haven't done as much as I would have liked to so will try to increase the amount I walk.

Thank you for your reply.

[Marocean in reply to Perce74]

Hang in there, things will get better!