laser iridotomy

[Mamamiaice]

I have recently been diagnosed with glacouma in both eyes & on drops . I have been referred to have a laser iridotomy I am terrified to have this & also side effects anyone else had this ?

[Trish_GlaucomaUK Partner]

Hello,

Laser iridotomy is a simple procedure and a common one. Complications are very rare. There are a number of forum members who have undergone this type of laser. I am sure you will get a response soon.

If you would like to speak to someone who has had the procedure done, please call our helpline on 01233 748170 and we will be able to put you in contact with them. Our offices are open Mon-Fri 9.30am to 5pm

[Mamamiaice in reply to Trish_GlaucomaUK]

Thank you. I also have to do the DVLA VF test for driving should I take that before or after this procedure ?

[Lizzyanne567 in reply to Mamamiaice]

I had iridotomy about 2 years ago ,it took about 10 minutes and was completely painless.

[Mamamiaice in reply to Lizzyanne567]

Thank you that is reassuring as I’m very nervous.

[Mamamiaice in reply to Lizzyanne567]

Did you have any side effects?

[Lizzyanne567 in reply to Mamamiaice]

Slight blurred vision for a couple of hours that's all

[Mamamiaice in reply to Lizzyanne567]

Thank you .

[Mamamiaice in reply to Mamamiaice]

Do you still have drops?

[Lizzyanne567 in reply to Mamamiaice]

I don't have glaucoma, I had iridotomy to lower my eye pressure which could of turned to glaucoma in the future, it did lower pressure a little but not much,so I have now had cataract surgery which I'm hoping will reduce pressure more,i am still on drops at the moment.

[Mamamiaice in reply to Lizzyanne567]

Thank you hope all goes well for you.

[Lizzyanne567 in reply to Mamamiaice]

You will be fine too

[Mamamiaice in reply to Lizzyanne567]

Thank you hope so.