Aching eye

[MelonJ]

Hi,

I have ocular hypertension which I’ve had treated 2x with SLT, the latest time was 4 weeks ago.

Since yesterday morning my left eye has been aching. Should I get it checked out or is it not usual to have aching with high pressures?

Thanks

Mel x

[Cornwalleyes]

I’d get it checked out, better safe than sorry.

[Sorshup]

Good Sunday morning, Mel. It could be nothing but OHT and a recent SLT, which sometimes actually raises IOP because of inflammation (though not usually for this long after).? Pressure high enough to cause ache or pain is never "normal" ! I would be safe and seek immediate advice. On Sunday ? Huh! first call your hospital eye clinic, if no response go to A&E; you may find you are passed on to the nearest eye A&E 50 miles away so take a sandwich. Good luck!

[MelonJ]

Thanks all. I did get it checked out and my pressures had dropped. I have an opticians appointment today too to have a more thorough check to make sure there's nothing going on.

[whitedog in reply to MelonJ]

Hi

Glad to hear your pressures dropped. How did your opticians appt go?

I know, from experience, that a heavy, dull ache can signal high pressures and that an odd sunken feeling can mean they're very low - or even zero - as mine once were after a trab!

[MelonJ in reply to whitedog]

Optician was really good. Did imaging and pressures. They were only 16 and 17 which is much lower than pre SLT (25+). He was happy with images too. Said if I’m worried again to contact hospital as they will probably see me quickly.

[swanlady123]

I had slt which i wish i hadnt as had to go back on Monopost. my right eye after about couple months was really aching . Went back to see Mr Alaghaband & took me off drops for a break - went back after couple months ache eased, pressure 20 said he was happy with that &still off drops but have to go back Nov time. Highest my pressures had been pre slt & drops were 25.

I just hope when I go back all ok & havent got Glaucoma !!!

I do find things not fully explained generally .

Hope you ok.

[MelonJ in reply to swanlady123]

It’s the 2nd time I’ve had it without any problems. The aching has gone now and the optician was happy with pressures and images to hopefully all is ok now.